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news for the students, by the students VOL. LXXXVII No.V
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Options for student loans By SARAH CORNETT
Loan Deferment allows for the student to delay loan repayment without accruing interest. For Deferment, the government pays the interest rather than leaving that to the student. Since the government is paying the interest, there are strict parameters on what types of loans can be deferred. A student may only defer on a Federal Perkins Loan, Direct Subsidized Loan, or a Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan. In contrast, a student can defer payments on PLUS loans or unsubsidized federal loans, but in these cases the government will not pay any of the interest. A PLUS loan is given to an individual working toward a graduate or professional degree. An unsubsidized federal loans, gives students the ability to pay the interest during their time at school. Individuals are eligible for Deferment if they are members of the Peace Corps, active military members, or are currently unemployed. The final option to handle student loan payments is Cancellation, Forgiveness, and Discharge. In these cases, student loans can be completely wiped out, but they are very difficult to obtain. It is only under extreme circumstances like school closure, death, bankruptcy, or false certification of student eligibility that a student may qualify for these options. To summarize, Deferment is a student’s best option since it allows for a delayed repayment without accruing a stifling amount of interest. Forbearance is a sturdy second option, despite the fact that it could mean additional debt. Although cancellation is the most ideal option, it is also the least likely. For all of these cases, the individual student must contact his or her loan servicer to research and review the qualifications and requirements.
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Career Center sees renovations By JOHN WYATT
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Recently, the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD), formerly known as Career Services, began renovations to update and improve their current office space. The new move comes as part of an overhaul of the office, which has seen several new changes and additions over the past year. Renovations began during the fall semester and will continue until sometime in December, according to Director of the Center for Career and Professional Development Joy Asher.
“We’re supposed to, according to the construction schedule, move in sometime in the first week or two of December, but since we’re waiting on furniture to come in we are looking toward the first of the year, with a grand opening sometime in January,” Asher said. The renovations will include a number of improvements and changes to the office, including new lighting, flooring and painting, and will help give the office a new, fresh look and feel. “A lot of the furniture we had been using was pretty old and kind of bulky, so the new furniture along with the rest of the renovations should help the office feel
a little sleeker and nicer,” Asher said. The most significant change however is not the aesthetic renovations, but a structural change to the layout of the space. “Besides the new lighting, flooring and furniture, we are making a bit of a change in the layout of our office,” Asher said. “The reception area will be moved to the back room where the former student research area was, and in the front we will have an area for students to work, research, and just hang out.”
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In today’s economy, the need for student loans to finance a college education seems to be almost inevitable. While most students receive other financial aid and scholarship money, it can be incredibly difficult to pay off student loans immediately after graduation. Thankfully, there are several available options that can allow for federal student loans to be put off or even cancelled entirely. These options refer to the processes known as: Forbearance, Deferment, and Cancellation. Student Loan Forbearance is the idea that if an individual can’t pay back loans when they’re due, payback can be delayed for up to twelve months. By receiving Forbearance, the individual could then settle into a job to become financially stable enough to make loan payments. However, Forbearance is accompanied by one unfortunate element. Although payments on the student loans are delayed, the interest on said loans is not. In some situations, Forbearance could place the student even further into debt. According to Federal Student Aid, there are two main types of Forbearance: Discretionary and Mandatory. Discretionary Forbearance is decided by an individual’s lender and can be taken or rejected by the student. Mandatory Forbearance, however, is when the student meets certain standards that then require the lender to push back the loans. These cases apply to members of the National Guard or other branches of the U.S. military. To get an extension on student loan payments, Deferment is a better option than Forbearance. Student
Pizza Pub to host graphic design contest for students By KINSEY HISLE
Since its opening in June of 2010, the Bluegrass Pizza and Pub (the Pizza Pub) has secured its place as a Danville and Centre favorite. Only a few months after the Pizza Pub’s four year anniversary, owners Colin and Melissa Masters moved the restaurant to a larger space across the street. The location, formerly home to Club Carbon, allowed the couple to expand the restaurant’s seating capacity, kitchen size, and even create space for live entertainment. The expanded kitchen gave the staff to ability to expand the menu offerings with an additional oven and deep frier. As part of the move, the Masters are looking for a new logo design to fill the open space over the main entrance. To fulfill this need, the Pizza Pub owners are giving Centre students the ability to design and create the new logo. Students have total creative license on everything from logo design to lettering, as long as the sign includes the words “Bluegrass Pizza and Pub.” Entries can be submitted at the restaurant through January 1. The winner of this competition will also receive a $100 gift certificate to the Pizza Pub, in addition to seeing the creative endeavor shining on Main Street. The decision to place the logo in the hands of Centre students comes from the restaurant’s relationship with the college community. With the majority of the Pizza Pub staff working as Centre students, the
restaurant has the unique ability to cater itself to the needs of the student body. First and foremost, the Pizza Pub prides itself on quick service, making it a possibility for Centre students to go out to eat during the week. The restaurant also offers local discounts to Centre parents. “Most parents know about us after Family Weekend and Homecoming, and after that they always come in,” Manager Laura Jack said. The resturant offers discounts to encourage the low budget student to come in. There is discounted wine and pizza on Tuesday nights and discounted appetizers and beer on Wednesday nights. “I particularly appreciate that the owners of [the Pizza Pub] make an effort to truly be a community establishment. We do not necessarily cater to students, but we know they will come because we do a good job of serving a high quality product. I believe that this impartiality is instrumental in the success of Bluegrass within the Danville community,” senior Scott Olsen, who works at the Pizza Pub said. The Pizza and Pub also involves itself with different organizations on campus. “They have done certain fundraiser events for Greek organizations. I know that for Sigma Chi they did an event where there was a cover charge at the door and all that money went to [Sigma Chi’s] philanthropy,” junior Phil Havira said. Havira started working at the Pizza Pub in early June of this year. “A lot of student athletes and their families also come after their games.” “Something that makes the Pizza
Pub special is its effort to be more than just a corollary to Centre’s campus. The demographic of our customers is more or less dominated by the local families of Danville—many of which inevitably have ties to the college,” Olsen said. “That being said, we also serve Centre
students and faculty on a fairly regular basis. Since its opening, the Pizza Pub moved to number one on Trip Advisor for restaurants in Danville. Jack credits this to the ongoing efforts of the staff to constantly improve.
“We are really trying to springboard off of the Trip Advisor rating and make sure people come in and see we are doing all new stuff,” Jack said. “This logo designing competition is just one step to make the restaurant even more of a success.”
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Wind Ensemble Concert November 21, 7:30 p.m. Weisiger Theatre
Bubble Soccer November 22, 11 a.m. Hazlerigg
KKG Date Auction November 21, 6 p.m. Combs Center Warehouse
Orchestra Concert November 23, 3 p.m. Weisiger Theatre
Alphi Phi Omega Canned Food Drive November 20 Campus Center SAC General Session November 24, 3 p.m. Nichols Dining Room
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Students will have total creative control over the Pizza Pub’s new design and the winner will get to see their design hang over Main Street.
Kentucky Ensemble Concert November 22, 7:30 p.m. Combs Center Warehouse
Football November 22, 12 p.m. Centre at John Carroll
The Apostle Paul December 2, 7 p.m. Weisiger Tehatre
Women’s Soccer November 22, 1:30 p.m. Centre vs. Aurora
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Behind the study abroad process By MARY BURGER STAFF WRITER
While up to 85 percent of students at Centre study abroad, few know the details of how these trips are designed and implemented. “Study abroad would not happen without the support of the faculty and administration,” Director of International Programs and Special Assistant to the President Milton Reigelman said. “That is one of the most crucial portions.” In order for a study abroad trip to be availabe, the program must be carefully analyzed by several committees and faculty members. To begin, the Off-Campus Programs Committee reads faculty evaluations, discusses, and then makes a recommendation for a program. From there, the Committee on Curriculum and Academic Standards looks at the curriculum and makes a recommendation to the entire faculty. A faculty-wide vote is the final step in the selection of a new long-term program. While this procedure may seem simple, the entire process typically takes about two years. Financially speaking, it is difficult for Centre to add semester programs. Since availability of funds is a crucial element, Centre currently could only add another semester program if it
dropped another. Economically, the College cannot reduce the number of staff to compensate for abroad students. Therefore, when considering a new program, the College must make sure that it is affordable for itself and the students. For students hoping to study abroad, there are several varying financial options to help make the semester trips more affordable. The Davidson Fund, for example, is one non-application based option, which can subsidize the $375 nonrefundable deposit and also accommodate for airfare. The Senior Subsidy is another affordability option. However, the amount a student may receive varies per student, with the largest receiving around $2,000 and the lowest $300. The discrepency is based off of the Expected Family Contribution and the amount of financial aid the individual student already receives from the College. Outside of financial issues, course selection and curriculum standards also take a great deal of preparation. Course selection for semester study abroad courses requires extensive background research and consideration. Additionally, the course must only be able to be taught in that country. In order to pass a particular course, individual professors need to
know the destination well enough to be able to cater their course to that region. The city or country in and of itself, must make up a necessary component to academics so that the area is an intricate part of the study experience. These plans are usually created roughly two years prior to the trip Once programs are selected and planned, students then must go through an application process to be selected to attend. The student selection process for semester long trips is based off of a points system. There are four factors that go into this system: class year, GPA, the essay, and faculty recommendations. “Seniors automatically get four points in order to give them a leg up,” Assistant Director of the Center for Global Citizenship Leigh Cocanougher said. Different professors weigh these other options differently. For example, the program in Strasbourg also factors in a gender ratio to accomodate apartment and homestay arrangements. When the time comes for the semester to begin, the professors leading the trip often arrive a week in advance to organize housing, finances, and familiarize themselves with the general layout of the area. During the time abroad, professors will not only teach classes, but also
handle student finances through individual deposits and withdrawals at the bank in the country. By doing this, students will be able to receive their stipends from the College for transportation and food. The stipend amounts are set by the professors hosting each program and are based on the trip’s specific budget. In contrast to the semester long trips, CentreTerm programs follow a different pattern. Rather than planning on a two year timetable, professors write proposals the October before the academic year in which the trip would be conducted. Students can approach faculty members if they have a regional interest, but these are most often based off of a professor’s individual expertise and interest. The CenterTerm 2016 courses will officially be announced at the first campus-wide recruitment meeting on Nov. 24. Of the nine programs being considered, three are in Africa, three are in Asia, and three are in Central and South America. Frank B. and Virginia B. Hower Associate Professor of International Studies and Chair of International Studies Program Dr. Lori HartmannMahmud will lead “African Politics and Civil Society: The Case of Cameroon” this January. It will be her fourth time leading study abroad in Cameroon.
“The most important aspect is finding a reliable person on the ground,” Dr. Hartmann-Mahmud said. “It’s not like I can call a travel agent and say set us up with meals and hotels. No, we pretty much have to do that on a daily bases and negotiate that every time.” When she submitted her proposal in October of 2013, Dr. HartmannMahmud had to include the itinerary, budget, and curriculum. Her past experiences leading this trip made this an easier process. While some utilize an application, Dr. Hartmann-Mahmud talks one on one with interested students. “I want to make sure they are ready for an adventure and that if we get to a hotel and running water isn’t working, they won’t freak out. I want to make sure you’re ready for that,” Dr. Hartmann-Mahmud said. “Otherwise I don’t care what your major is, as long as you’re interested and set for that true adventure.” She held meetings in May, October, September, and will have one more meeting before departure to discuss logistics and final details with the students. While the process behind creating and planning a new study abroad program may be complicated, together these steps ensure that each student may have a safe and enjoyable study abroad experience.
New Baseball facilities benefit program By SARAH CORNETT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Over the past few months, heavy construction has taken place on the Fishman Center, a new sport facility located next to Gary Wright Field. The Fishman Center is an indoor practice facility for Centre’s Baseball and Softball teams, that is a result of multiple donations from outside supporters. The Center receives its name from Mark Fishman, the lead donor on the project. Fishman is also the father of recent Centre graduate and baseball player Cameron Fishman (Class of 2012). With 3,000 square feet of space, the new facility will give the Baseball and Softball teams the opportunity to conduct a variety of drills and activities. “This facility will be transformation for our baseball and softball programs,” said Centre’s Director of Athletics Brad Fields said. “I cannot express enough my gratitude to Mark Fishman and our other generous donors who fully funded this project.” More specifically, the indoor facility will allow the athletes to continue to practice in the winter, which could give the teams a significant advantage during their seasons. “We are excited about this project and very thankful to those who have helped make this possible,” Centre
Baseball Head Coach Mike Pritchard said. “Being the northern most school in our conference, this will allow us to better prepare our student-athletes for the season, when the weather is not conducive to being outside.” Although the structure will be used most frequently during the winter, Fields is optimistic that the teams will utilize it throughout the rest of the year. “While the primary focus is on use during inclement weather, don’t underestimate the impact this facility will provide in all weather conditions,” Fields said. As a whole, the building will include standard turf, a new netting system, electricity, heating and air conditioning, as well as two large garage doors to allow for natural light and air when the weather permits. Together these elements create the ability to hit inside the structure and for pitchers to throw to live hitters. The pitchers can throw off indoor mounds and a variety of fielding to help them prepare for any situation. “Honestly [the Fishman Center] just fits with the culture change we’ve been attempting this year,” junior outfielder Charlie Grigsby said. “Having the facility eliminates the excuse of, ‘Well it’s too cold,’ or ‘It’s raining’ to not go out and get work in. It’s about accountability in getting the extra work in because we’re not going to beat other SAA teams on talent alone.”
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The Fishman Center takes its name from Mark Fishman, the lead donor for the project and father of Centre graudate Cameron Fishman.
The construction of the Fishman Center is already underway. The parking lot between the Gary Wright Field and the Post Office has already been
renovated to accompany the new space. With the loss of several parking spots, the student and faculty lots were flipped to allow additional spac-
es for faculty members. Overall, the construction is on schedule with the final completion date set for the end of the fall semester.
Anthro/Soc Major under review Renovations Reviewers investige the possible split of majors By JOHN WYATT
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Current, the Anthropology/Sociology program underwent external review, with main questions focusing on whether or not to split the program into two majors and how to better organize the courses. Dean of the College Stephanie Fabritius brought in peers from other colleges: Professor of Sociology at the College of Wooster Heather Fitz Given and Professor of Anthropology at Trinity University (Texas) Richard Reed, to conduct a review of the program. The external review follows a selfstudy the program conducted all of last year, according to Chair of Anthropology/Sociology program Dr. Beau Weston. “This allowed us to ask ourselves: what are the main issues we would like outside eyes looking at?” Dr. Weston said. During their self-review, faculty talked to students and wrote to alumni to get their input on the program and gauge what could be improved. One result of their self-study was the lack of distinction between the two fields among students. “We were surprised that many students don’t know the difference between the two until they are well into the program,” Dr. Weston said. Peer reviewers arrived on campus around Halloween and are currently working on a report, which the faculty expects to have by Thanksgiving. “Reviewers met with every member of
the program as well as students and other college officials, including [Current Chair of Division 2] Steve Beudoin, [Director of CTL] Sarah Lashley, and President Roush,” Dr. Weston said. The dominant issue reviewers were asked to concentrate on was whether or not to split the two programs. “That was one of the main focuses of the review,” Dr. Weston said.
“Having [courses] tied together exposes you to courses you may not have otherwise considered. It also makes for a more diverse classroom if there is a mix of anthropology-leaning students and sociologyleaning students.” One benefit of distinguishing between the majors is that it could allow the College to better track courses for students in each discipline. As of now, the program does not have a firm required sequence because several majors are late declaring or study abroad, so it is difficult to have a concrete order of courses. One aspect reviewers had to factor in is the current distribution of students within the program. There is a 2:1 ratio of anthropology students to sociology students, which maps the 4:2 ratio within the program’s faculty.
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A second focus was on how the methods and theory classes are currently implemented in the program. As of now, there are five method courses and three theory courses among the two disciplines. “One concern was that we have a lot of methods classes—how do we structure them?” Dr. Weston said. While students and faculty still wait for the reviewers’ opinions on splitting the two programs, most seem to be against the split. “I am inclined to be against it,” Dr. Weston said. “There are several places that have the two majors under one umbrella. While a minority, there are several students who like both majors.” Dr. Weston said that while he was visiting other colleges to review their programs, he saw several that did split the two majors and feels that the two programs suffer. “Transy’s is more divided than ours is,” Dr. Weston said. “They’re really two programs and because of that they lose the organic feel that we have here.” Senior Claire Phillips, along with many other students, also shares Dr. Weston’s sentiment. “Most of the students who talked to the reviewers were not in favor of the split,” Phillips said. “Having them tied together exposes you to courses you may not have otherwise considered. It also makes for a more diverse classroom if there is a mix of anthropology-leaning and sociologyleaning students.” Though no report is available yet, the department already has a list of goals to improve the program in the future regardless of whether a split occurs.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The new area will not only be a space for students to work with counselors and other CCPD workers, but will also serve as a general study space for students to work and relax. The new space will provide students with tables and computers, as well as coffee, to work in a quiet environment. “It will be set up kind of like a café area. Students can get coffee and do homework as well as doing research or working with one of our workers while they wait for an appointment. We’ve heard that options for study and work spaces on campus always seem to be slim, so having another area will be useful for students,” Asher said. “Ultimately, we hope that the new student-use space will be a friendly, accessible space for students and where students can talk more informally about resources and career-related plans with each other and office staff,” Assistant Director of the Center for Career and Professional Development Mindy Wilson said. Asher hopes that between the new student area in their office and the EvansLively room (where the Office for Global Citizenship is located) that Carnegie will become a more common place for students to come visit and study in. While renovations are underway, Asher and the rest of the staff are currently working out of the dining room located upstairs in Old Carnegie, which, while cramped, is a nice change of pace for the office. “While noise may be a bit of a problem, this is probably the nicest temporary space you could have. It’s also nice being in the same building so that we don’t lose any traffic by moving to somewhere like Chowan.” Plans for renovation came after ex-
tensive talks with Facilities Management staff. “As with all capital projects, the staff of the Center and Professional Development worked with our facilities staff, specifically Scott Messer, to develop a plan and a budget,” Dean of the College Stephanie Fabritius said. After plans and a budget were set, the budget was submitted for approval by CCPD to a committee led by Vice President for Finance Bob Keasler that is responsible for reviewing such requests. While the plans were eventually approved by the committee as part of a reorganization of the Center, there were special circumstances that prevented a total renovation of the work space. “With a historic building like Old Carnegie, we weren’t allowed to tear down walls or anything like that,” Asher said. “We suggested tearing down the doorway into the office to create a more open space as you walk in, but we were very politely talked out of doing that,” Asher joked. With Old Carnegie listed in the National Register of Historic Places, certain renovations could not be made. “In the case of the refurbishment of the Center for Career and Professional Development, we needed to be sure to keep the integrity of the historical nature of the building,” Dean Fabritius said. As previously mentioned, the renovations come as part of a larger overhaul of the CCPD, which included the appointment of Joy Asher as the new director, replacing former director Deb Jones. In addition to the renovations and new director, the CCPD also hired two new full-time staff members, as well as implementing several programs. Students should expect an official announcement on the upcoming open house in the next few weeks.
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Nolan’s Interstellar rockets to critical acclaim By CHAD CARTER STAFF WRITER
Christopher Nolan’s new movie Interstellar has generated a lot of buzz. Nolan is the director of many successful films of the last 15 years, including Momento (2000), The Dark Knight trilogy (20052012), and Inception (2010). His newest project Interstellar has a star-studded cast, with Matthew McConaughey, Michael Caine, Anne Hathaway, and John Lithgow. The film looks to be another success, scoring 9/10 on IMDb and 74 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie tells of a dying Earth and group of explorers who traverse a wormhole to find a new location for human life. Like many Nolan movies, Interstellar is thought-provoking. “The plot is complicated; it’s a film that demands thinking. Nolan is somebody who’s going to search for some ambiguity, some complication, he’s going to want to make you think about it. It’s not going to give an easy answer,” Director of Film Studies and Assistant Professor of English Dr. Stacey Peebles said. The movie highlights the relationship between Cooper (McConaughey) and his ten-year-old daughter Murph (Makenzie Foy). When Cooper blasts off to space, Murph is left behind. Junior Daniel Graham was critical of the portrayal of this relationship. “The worst part of the movie was how Nolan handled the theme of love. It seemed a little forced, and out of left field. That said, it was not a major distraction or even that out of place,” Graham said. While known for his stunning visual effects, Nolan has been criticized for his treatment of human relationships in previous films. But even if the execution was slightly clumsy, the fact that Nolan placed this relationship at the center of such a film is admirable. “I like the dynamic of how relationships supersede everything else,” firstyear Max Addington said. When this relationship is combined with wormholes and spaceships and Matthew McConaughey, Interstellar has a lot
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to offer. “Nolan gives us human relationships and things we recognize with what promises to be some pretty weird stuff,” Dr. Peebles said. That “weird stuff,” unlike in many movies, was extensively researched and relatively scientifically sound. Undoubtedly, this film is science fiction, but Nolan worked hard to keep the fiction at a minimum. “They had an actual astrophysicist working on set helping them with the visuals for the black hole to be as realistic as possible,” Graham said. “If you like science, you should see it. The fact that this movie was 90 percent scientists or science
was awesome.” This silver screen manifestation of real science could be inspiring to the scientifically-minded. “It made me rethink my major, seeing how practical and essential physics is to our survival. It was really cool seeing science in action rather than out of a textbook,” Addington said. In the movie, science represents the potential of the human race to save itself from itself. “You don’t really see that sentiment much. This idea of human ambition, of not trying to fix the messes we’ve made for ourselves, but to really reach for something great. To me what’s striking is that
very sincere statement about human potential, there’s a sincerity there that you don’t really see too often,” Dr. Peebles said. The movie definitely makes a convincing case for what humans can do when we put our minds to it. But the message of the movie was more than that. “It was incredibly ambitious, seeking to address relativity, our place in the universe, human nature, artificial intelligence, and the powerful bonds we form with those we love. I can’t remember the last time a movie even attempted to handle as many themes of such great importance and even for that reason alone I was
excited to see it,” Graham said. “I think Nolan was able to incorporate these elements very elegantly.” Human relationships, human potential, and deep space are all well explored in Interstellar, and there will certainly be much debate over how well the movie portrays them. This movie, however, represents another debate in the world of cinematography, the debate between film and digital cinematography. Until recently, celluloid film was the dominant medium for movies. Now it has been widely replaced by digital, to the point that a major movie playing on film is rare. Nolan is a staunch advocate for film, and Interstellar is playing on film in some theaters. Film advocates argue “that even in an age where digital technology has advanced really far, there’s something about film that still captures a depth of image and color and texture that you cannot get if you’re just working with digital,” Dr. Peebles said. Digital advocates maintain that the ease of use and relatively low cost of digital equipment democratizes the filmmaking process, allowing people with smaller budgets and less experience to still create high quality cinematography. “You can work more freely, you can work more innovatively, you can see what you’re shooting. You can’t do that with film,” Dr. Peebles said. “Even though audiences won’t be aware of the difference, for people in the industry, it’s a big difference.” Regardless of the beliefs of both sides of this argument, digital has taken over, and the future of film is uncertain at best. “Interstellar could be one of the last movies that you could see on film.” All in all, there’s a lot to like about this movie. It’s got space travel, science, wormholes, family bonds, various themes, and Anne Hathaway. And in an age of cinema where science fiction is more likely to mean awesome explosions than character development, Christopher Nolan has created yet another excellent film, and you should probably go see it before somebody spoils the ending.
Students offer Thanksgiving traditions for break By MICHELLE KIM CENTO WRITER
It’s that time of year again when vanilla lattes turn into pumpkin spice, green leaves turn red, and our jeans feel a little bit tighter than we would probably prefer. The Thursday of “thanks” has found its way back around and students are getting excited to relive some good ole holiday traditions. Many Centre students recall their holiday traditions and time spent with family and friends. “Thanksgiving at the Finn residence is usually spent at my aunt’s place in Louisville,” first-year Maggie Finn said. “One of our crazy traditions is playing a game of Balderdash as well as some Charades after our meal. Even as me and my sisters are getting older, it never fails to amuse me how much the adults in my family still haven’t lost their ability to goof off.” Other students also enjoy playing games to relax with their familes. “My favorite memory of this holiday by far is playing the card game Euchre with my cousins. My uncle is practically a pro at the game, so anytime I won the series over Thanksgiving break it was a moral victory,” sophomore Andrew Steggeman said. “Oftentimes trash talk was included in those games.” It is a sad fact of life that as time passes, traditions from our childhood can sometimes wane and all we have are the memories to tightly hold on to. “My family had a Thanksgiving tradition for most of my life. We would spend the day with our cousins in Ohio and see as much of my dad’s side of the family as possible. Unfortunately, the older my brothers and my cousins got,
the busier we became, so we do not always go to Ohio nowadays. I truly miss our tradition; life is just becoming too fast,” Steggeman said. When it comes to college students, food is without a doubt going to be a favorite tradition of any special occasion. “My favorite part of Thanksgiving is just getting to eat some good cooking,” first-year Sidney Spivey said. “There is so much food that you have to pace yourself, kind of like running a marathon. When you start getting full you just have to walk it off (or nap it off), and then you’re ready for the final sprint through the dessert line. One of my favorite memories is sitting at the counter watching my great-granny fix her famous stuffing and deviled eggs. Literally my mouth is watering now just thinking about being in the same room as them.” This is the first longer holiday break of the year, meaning it will be the first opportunity for many of the out of state students to visit home since moving onto campus. “As hard as it is to admit, I’ve been away from home way too long and really miss my family. The homesickness is real,” first-year from California Levi Ison said. “I seriously cannot wait for a home-cooked meal, my family and friends, and the warm Californian autumn.” Most of us are blessed enough to call home our haven for the holidays, but for many of the international students, flying back home isn’t an option. However, generous friends have offered their homes for the holidays. “Unfortunately, I am not going home for Thanksgiving break,” first-year international student Henry Nguyen said. “However, I will be spending it in Northern Kentucky at my roommate’s home.
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Watching the Macy’s Day Parade on Thanksgiving Day is a common tradition that many students, like first-year Ellen Stephan, participate in.
This is a completely new experience for me, since we do not have this kind of thing back in Singapore, so I have never celebrated such a holiday before. I am most excited for the food—I hear the stuffed Thanksgiving turkey is so good — as well as for all of the shopping on Black Friday.” International students may be experiencing the traditional American holiday for the first time. “I don’t know much about Thanksgiving other than that it is a time to get together with friends and family to cel-
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ebrate all that you have—and you get a turkey dinner,” junior international student Claire Kearns said. “Since I am not able to go home, I will be staying with my friend’s family in Louisville. They are letting me in on their tradition of going to the shooting range, which will be unreal.” Even without any formal traditions, a simple quintessential Thanksgiving of turkey and gratefulness isn’t any less special. “My Thanksgiving traditions are pretty typical. I always watch the parade
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in the morning, then we go to my grandma’s house and everyone helps cook. After dinner we watch football, and sometimes we will play a touch football game in the backyard. I just love having a day to realize how blessed I am,” firstyear Ellen Stephan said. Whether it comes with family reunions, a flood of cherished memories, or even just a cold turkey sandwich from Subway, no matter how it is celebrated, the main reason behind the holiday is to simply be able to count the many blessings in our lives.
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CentOnion: Sodexo to use human meat in food By GRAY WHITSETT
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The close-knit environment of a small liberal arts school is something many students and faculty will point to in their explanation of an institution’s success. And indeed with 98 percent of Centre College students living in on-campus housing, the college community is structurally inclined to foster a cohesive residential atmosphere. But this intimate living situation necessitates a number of things, among them an effective, efficient, and expedient dining experience. Centre has a long history of communal dining, from the Coffee Cup in what is now the Walnut House, to the Chowan cafeteria, to the barely old Campus Center which houses Cowan Dining Hall and the Everyday Café, not to mention the newly added Sandella’s Café in Sutcliffe Hall. Administered by Sodexo, a French food services corporation headquartered in Paris, the company’s products are often lambasted by the students for being poorly prepared, unhealthy, and generally bad tasting. “I once ate Taco Bell every meal for a week,” anti-Cowanite and senior Jayd Collins said. “I’m gluten intolerant so I did heavy permanent damage to my body, but
for those seven days I was happy.” While not everyone is quite as passionate as Collins, it is true that Centre food is always a topic of discussion for students. However, for the past few months students have been much more favorable toward the depressing trough that is Cowan. “Sodexo must be doing some serious quality control lately,” junior and Michael Moore doppelganger Jeffrey Podis said. “I eat Cowan regularly to save money, but this semester I’ve actually been able to satisfy my basic nutritional needs without hating myself. It’s been wonderful.” A recent report may have an explanation for the latest uptick in Cowan quality. “We’re feeding the students human meat, plain and simple,” General Manager for Sodexo at Centre College Mike Nagorka said. With a last name that has only been spelled correctly five times in human history, Nagorka moved to Danville in 2011 and took over operations for the school. “I’ve had about three years to strategize on how to assuage student concerns and I think I’ve finally found it: about 60-70 percent of our meat and meat-based products consist of discarded human tissue, limbs, hair, pretty much whatever we can get our hands on.” Horribly and appropriately concerned at the prospect of consuming the remains
of fellow human beings, some student groups protested. “I can’t even begin to tell you how outraged we are at this news,” president of Centre Fair Foods Morgan Whitehead said. “Mike Ngoni or whatever his name is won’t be getting away with this.”
“...discarded human tissue, limbs, hair, pretty much whatever we can get our hands on.” But Nagorka seemed unphased. “Listen, we’ve tried to account for student concerns, and we’ve made genuine changes, but nothing satisfies you people,” Nagorka retorted. “The minute we add more traditional options, the vegetarian and vegan population gets angry, so we improve the salad and pasta lines, but then the gluten-intolerants get offended. There are only so many resources to go around and still have an affordable meal plan for students. “But this ‘human solution’ is going to fix all of that. Think about it–customers who want more meat are going to get that at no extra cost and people with concerns
about ethical treatment of animals will be fine. It’s not like we’re farming this stuff. Not to mention, humans are gluten free. Everybody wins!” When pressed on how the company acquires the necessary ingredients, Nagorka had an uncomfortably quick response. “We just go down to Ephraim McDowell, nursing homes, or a local factory with a pickup truck and grab what’s new from that day. You’d be surprised what all you can get: severed fingers, broken teeth, a lot of toe nails. I’m not sure why there’s so many of those but we get them by the pound. Then we grind all that down, mix it together, and add it when needed.” A remarkably practical, if deeply disturbing, plan to improve quality while balancing costs, Nagorka beamed with pride. And despite a few isolated worries, the student population has been largely quiet. “Look, do I like eating the remains of dead or injured people? Of course not,” Collins said. “But do I like having a full belly, a warm meal, and a positive outlook on life? You bet.” Podis echoed Collins’s sentiment. “I’ve always tried to honor my religion’s dietary guidelines, but Cowan has often made that difficult. However, as far as I know, Judaism doesn’t explicitly say eating human flesh is wrong. This has been a great way to improve my health, both
physically and spiritually. That matters to me.” And by and large, the campus seems to be as happy and productive as ever. “We’ve had some decline their meal plans,” Nagorka said, “but we know they’ll be back. The vast wasteland of nutrition that is Danville, Kentucky always brings them back. The excess fat from a 45 yearold liposuction patient may seem abhorrent now, but after a few weeks of WokN-Go and Guadalajara either their wallets will run dry or their digestive tracks will literally shut down. “By the time CentreTerm starts, we’ll be having four course meals–head, shoulders, knees, and toes.”
Editor’s Note: The previous article is from the CentOnion series, a satirical publication focused on parodying various subjects unique to Centre College’s campus. As such, all content within this article is purely fictional and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Cento or Centre College. In addition all quotations used in this article are purely fictional and do not necessarily reflect the views of the individuals quoted.
The Grand Ole Party that’s not so grand By JARED THOMPSON STAFF WRITER
County by county, state by state, voters and nonvoters alike watched on Nov. 4 as Republicans slowly edged out their Democratic opponents to gain a majority of seats in the United States Senate, widened their majority in the United States House of Representatives, and captured many governorships. Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, these electoral outcomes no doubt have an impact on you not only as a student, but as an American citizen. I don’t pretend to be nonpartisan in writing this piece. My goal is not to suggest ways in which Democrats and Republicans can work together going forward. My goal is instead to lay out why I believe the recent Republican takeover is, quite honestly, an example of voters actually voting against their best interests. No one can deny the historical significance of having a Senate Majority Leader from Kentucky. Mitch McConnell will no doubt be remembered in the annals of history. But how? Mitch McConnell is going to work to undo the progress made under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Of course, the ACA is controversial legislature that could be refined—I doubt many would disagree. However, McConnell would ask the poorest Eastern Kentuckians to shoulder the burden of paying for private insurance. In certain countries in Appalachia, the uninsured rate has fallen from as high as 20 percent to as low as 5 percent. This means that these now insured individuals are free to spend larger portions of their incomes at local businesses, on consumer goods, thereby stimulating the economies of many impoverished communities. McConnell would instead cause re-
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gression. Or—perhaps more relevant to students—McConnell’s spearheading of the effort to block a bill sponsored by Senator Elizabeth Warren that would allow individuals to refinance the interest rates on their student loans. Instead of aspiring to make college more affordable for qualified students, McConnell instead suggested at a town hall meeting earlier this year that students look into other options such as for-profit institutions–the same for-profit institutions that Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway has and is continuing to file lawsuits against for failing to follow consumer protection laws. Perhaps most frightening is Mc-
Connell’s likely picks to chair various Senate committees. For example, Senator Jim Inhofe, a Republican from Oklahoma, is set to become the next Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. That’s right. The same senator who called Global Warming “the second-largest hoax ever played on the American people, after the separation of church and state” is set to be one of the most powerful influences over Senate environmental legislation. The Environmental Protection Agency is definitely on the chopping block too, seeing as Inhofe once compared it to the Gestapo. Hopefully it isn’t out of line to suggest that, in
2014, this shouldn’t be a debate worth entertaining. When 97 percent of published climate researchers would agree that humans are causing significant proportions of global warming, why are we electing Senators who would then give people like Inhofe any sort of influence? Where is the outrage? The ridiculousness neither begins nor ends in Kentucky. We can look at the winner of the Florida Governor’s race, Rick Scott, for the next example. One of the more publicized programs of Scott’s past term was his implementation of a program to drug test welfare applicants in his state. The program operated for roughly three months before being stopped by
a U.S. District Judge, but the results weren’t encouraging for Scott. Florida’s applicants gave positive results at a rate of 2.6 percent, significantly lower than the 8.7 percent rate for the general population that the Department of Health and Human Services found in a 2009 survey. Not to be bothered by things like human decency or facts, Scott would go on to spend roughly $400,000 of taxpayer money to defend his program before his appeal was ultimately denied by the Supreme Court. I don’t want to appear as though I’m ranting and raving, but the above examples are only a few talking points in a troubling trend. Conservatism is a perfectly valid ideology, and this isn’t an indictment of Republican philosophy, but when a man is elected to the Colorado House of Representatives who called gays “unhuman” and who attempted to perform an exorcism on President Barack Obama, everyone should stand up and ask what exactly is going on in our society. Bipartisanship, in the present political climate, is a constantly lauded attribute, and of course working together to forward the public interest is vital in a democracy. But I think it is worth taking a step back and asking yourself if you as a responsible voter can encourage your legislators to compromise on these things. Are you willing to let your environment continue to be ravaged and the poor to be dehumanized in the name of cooperation? If these are the things Democrats are forced to compromise with, is political gridlock not actually preferable to so-called Republican “progress”? These are the questions we have to keep in mind going forward, and we have to hope that reasonable legislators on both sides of the aisle have the backbone to fight against these absurdities.
Student evaluations interest both professors and students By MICHELLE KIM CENTO WRITER
Every semester in the midst of finals, students are asked to sit down and critically evaluate their professors. Many students consider professor and course evaluations as a burden, while some find it a useful exercise in reflection. Something that is undeniable, however, is the importance of these evaluations to the administration, professors, and to future students. While the questions may seem tedious and ill-timed, they provide a wealth of invaluable information that helps Centre stand out. Many students believe in the importance of teacher evaluations. “I think [they are important], to a certain extent, but I also think it would be more helpful if students took it more seriously,” sophomore Brittany Hill said. The course evaluations window is open for students to give their honest feedback about their professors, the good or the bad. Most students on this campus
could likely admit to writing at least one bad evaluation, but some disagree about the appropriateness of this sort of response. “I don’t think course evaluations are a time to trash your professor,” Hill said. Students have several critics of course evaluations. This is for two main reasons: the questions in the survey, as well as the practice of course evaluations overall. Junior Paddack Bahlman labels the questions as “apocalyptically dull,” and believes the institution of teacher evaluations is a “ploy by the administration.” Regardless of these beliefs, he still fills them out at the end of each semester. This is because of his belief that they are “ultimately about free speech,” and is always welcome to informing helpful professors how “inherently wonderful” their classes are. Students in the past have reacted by not answering the evaluations, opting to receive their grades at a later date. However, worse than forgoing the evaluations altogether, is to fly through them with-
out any consideration for the professors themselves. Though this may seem like a good idea, it has the potential for hurting the College more than helping. Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Beth Glazier-McDonald believes that students have a “tremendous amount of responsibility to fill them out responsibly.” Dean Glazier-McDonald believes the best evaluations contain constructive criticisms and are completely honest when it comes to how the professor or class could be better suited to the student. A common misconception regarding course evaluations is that they are not anonymous; this is by no means true. Evaluations are completely anonymous–even for the administration–and have absolutely no effect on your final grade. Professors are unable to view their evaluations until they have turned in grades for all classes. Dean Glazier-McDonald believes this helps keep professors accountable to not only themselves, but to the administration as well. By and large, one of the largest com-
plaints about evaluations is their timing. Evaluations take place in the heart of finals week, and while this may be a busy time for everyone, Dean Glazier-McDonald does not believe there is a better time for evaluations. For example, if they were done at the midterm, she would not be able to “look at the course as a whole, before the final.” She admits that the final exam in certain classes may skew a student’s perspective of the class as a whole. Dean Glazier-McDonald reads each and every evaluation given to professors, and has spent many years creating an evaluation process that works really well. She compares the process at Centre to one at a different college, and is confident that the one she and other administrators have created “works very well.” Students are weary about this. Bahlman believes that “students [currently enrolled in the class] might not benefit” from the evaluations because there is a slim chance they will enroll in the same professor’s class again. Overall, Bahlman
described evaluations as “potentially helpful” and “a good idea, but flawed in practice.” Hill sees both sides of the situation. “I can see [timing] being an issue because it is too late to solve any semester issues, but too early to evaluate class as a whole,” Hill said. Time management is often a problem during finals and having evaluations during an earlier period in the semester would be beneficial, but Dean GlazierMcDonald described a cycle we all know to be completely accurate. She maintains that students “put [evaluations] off, then complain there’s not enough time to do it.” Dean Glazier-McDonald recommends doing one to two per night, and making sure you are focused while doing so. Overall, it is important to complete all evaluations in a thorough and timely manner. Dean Glazier-McDonald emphasized “how serious we take these, and how important they are to the faculty.” Faculty members utilize these resources in order to benefit students- help them help you.
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Declaring a major in Art History By THOMAS SACCENTE STAFF WRITER
Being able to take an image that one has in mind and using it as the basis to create something tangible, be it in the form of a sculpture, painting, or anything else, has always been a valued skill and has lead to the creation of countless works whose beauty and ingenuity continues to inspire people to this day. As time passed, the nature of art, as well as the methods used to create art, has changed dramatically, with new techniques and ideas being incorporated into the general field with every passing year. Centre students have taken it upon themselves to study this progression with a major in Art History. Art History is an immense field of study that can be taken in countless different directions. The discipline involves researching a variety of movements and styles throughout the course of human history in order to understand where certain aspects of art came from, as well as the many economic, social, and political contexts in which they appeared. According to Professor Emeritus of Art History Dr. William Levin, Art History is an area of expertise that incorporates a wide variety of different disciplines in order to allow students to see how art changed over the course of history, as well as how art is always indicative of the era in which it was created. “Familiarity with the philosophical religious, anthropological, economic, political, scientific, and literary trends and developments must all be brought to bear for a nuanced understanding of the history of art,” Dr. Levin said. “These subject areas are all vital components of the liberal arts, and they all contribute to the study of the history of art. Conversely, knowledge of the progression of the history of art, in general and in particular, throws light on those other fields. Understanding this progression illuminates not only how the human race arrived at the place that it has but also throws light on where we are likely headed.” Centre provides a variety of classes designed to allow students to experience as many of these options as possible. The first class that an Art History major must take is a two-semester-long course called “Survey of Western Art,” which provides a general overview of the history of Western Art and the various historical periods associated with it from prehistoric times to the twentieth century, laying the foundation for future study. The next step is to take several upper-level classes that deal with specialized facets of Art History.
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These courses range from rather broad concepts like “Modern Art” and “Collections and Collectors” to more specialized topics like the “Social Life of Prints” and “The Portrait from Pharaoh to Facebook,” the latter revolving around the history of portraits and how it relates to the way in which people construct the self. According to Assistant Professor of Art History Dr. James Bloom, the reason for having so many of these upperlevel classes is to challenge the way Art History majors think about art in as many ways as possible, in particular trying to understand how Art History can tie into other disciplines and how images work instead of what they mean. “For example, rather than teach traditional period surveys [like] Italian Baroque Art, I’ll teach a course called ‘Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall: Reflections of Vision in Art’ that explores the relationship between vision, art, and technology from the Renaissance to the present,” Dr. Bloom
said. “We tend to think that art and science occupy opposite ends of the intellectual and academic spectrum; historically, the two have usually been understood as practically co-extensive, think of Leonardo da Vinci, for example.” Majoring in Art History requires students to take at least one studio art course in order for them to become acquainted with the skills that are necessary in order to create art as well as a 220-level language class of their choosing. That last requirement may seem out of place, but it was instated into the curriculum in order to teach students how to handle reading documents that pertain to art history in foreign languages, thereby allowing them to expand their viewpoint on a particular subject in ways that could not be done otherwise. The capstone of studying Art History at Centre is undeniably the senior thesis. This involves a student working alongside an instructor in order to craft a
substantial research paper over the course of the school year. At the end of the year, the student presents his or her thesis to a public audience, who then grades the presentation based on both the quality of the research, the writing, and the student’s ability as a presenter. Earning a degree in Art History can lead to many career opportunities after graduation. In addition to the given professions of teaching art to others and/ or pursuing further research in graduate school, students who major in Art History will gain the qualifications necessary to pursue careers in fields such as museum curators among other possibilities such as auctioneering, public affairs, advertising, architecture, and interior design just to name a few. There are countless professions in which a thorough understanding on the progression of art would prove useful. This degree can also pave the way for
interesting career opportunities in foreign countries. Senior Art History major Hannah Ensign-George has big plans in mind for her future after graduation. She plans to take her interest in Byzantine and Northern European Art by studying and/or teaching in a foreign country for a year, then returning to America to put her talents to use for the government. “When I return to the States I would either like to enter the Foreign Service or work toward a Master’s degree in public affairs or public policy,” Ensign-George said. “Someday I would like to be working on cultural policy for the United States government, creating laws and treaties to protect art and antiquities around the world as a branch of American public diplomacy.” Art History is a worthwhile path to pursue if one has a true fascination with art and how art forms have progressed alongside human history.
Five shows to binge-watch over break By HAYLEY HOFFMAN MANAGING EDITOR
Looking for a way to fill your newfound free time (or avoid your family) over break? The Cento has compiled a list of must-see TV shows for any dedicated viewer to binge-watch this winter. 1. How to Get Away with Murder ABC’s newest drama How to Get Away with Murder (HTGAWM) is so good it should be a crime. The critically acclaimed series, starring Golden Globe nominee Viola Davis, follows the personal and professional life of lawyer/ professor Annalise Keating, who selects the top students in her class to intern at her law firm. Each of the season’s eight episodes features the team of students working with Keating on a variety of cases, from insider trading to the murder of an abusive husband. The twist? HTGAWM features a series of scream-inducing flash-forwards to the night the students cover up a murder that took place in their teacher’s home. We don’t find out who the victim is until the end of the first episode, and eight episodes in, we still don’t know who committed the crime (though my bets are on chronic do-gooder Michaela Pratt, played by Aja Naomi King). All episodes are currently available for streaming on Hulu and ABC’s website. For Best Results: If possible, watch the season through all at once, and avoid reading spoilers from this week’s winter finale. 2. The Mindy Project Get your comedy fix this break with FOX’s The Mindy Project. Starring former The Office cast member Mindy Kaling, this series follows Kaling’s alterego Dr. Mindy Lahiri and her mishaps as an OB/GYN at a small clinic in New York City. The more interesting moments are found in Mindy’s office interactions with her co-worker Dr. Danny Castellano (played by Chris Messina). The two certainly have unspoken feelings for
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each other and produce one of TV’s more interesting “will they/won’t they” relationships in the earlier seasons. The Mindy Project is currently airing on Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m., and all episodes are available for streaming on Hulu. For Best Results: Pay close attention to Chris Messina’s impressive and irresitible dance moves. 3. Gilmore Girls Good news: Netflix made all seven seasons of the Bechdel test-passing dramedy Gilmore Girls available for streaming last month.
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Bad news: productivity across the nation (or at least, in my dorm room) reached an all-time low. The show, which Entertainment Weekly named as a “new TV classic,” follows the life of single mother Lorelai as she raises her Ivy League-bound daughter, Rory. You’ll see both Gilmore girls fall in and out of love, all while finding themselves along the way. You’re sure to fall head-over-heels for Stars Hollow, the show’s picturesque small town, and the quirky yet endearing characters that inhabit it.
Just don’t blame me when you find that you want to start taking late-night trips to Luke’s Diner. For Best Results: Suffer through the Dean and Christopher phases, and know that it gets better. 4. The West Wing If you’re looking to exercise your brain over break, be sure to check out NBC’s former hit The West Wing. Dubbed the best political drama of the past decade by multiple major media sources, the show follows the White House staffers powering the fictional
Bartlet administration. There’s rapid-fire dialogue, highly stylized walk-and-talk scenes, and of course, plenty of political dilemmas for the characters to grapple with. You’ll immediately love the show’s all-star ensemble cast, featuring the talents of Rob Lowe and six-time Emmy winner Allison Janney. This motley crew has palpable chemistry from day one, bouncing writer Aaron Sorkin’s witty zingers off one another at the speed of light. At this time of year, it also doesn’t hurt that the show has some of the best holiday-themed episodes in the history of television. All seven seasons are currently available for streaming on Netflix. For Best Results: Watch the first five episodes, skip to “What Kind of Day Has It Been,” and continue watching from there. Fair warning: crucial cast members bow out following the powerful season four finale, so view the final three seasons at your own risk. 5. Sherlock Many Americans have already heard about (and become dedicated viewers of) this acclaimed BBC series. If you aren’t among this bunch, hunker down this winter with Sherlock’s nine movie-length episodes. Featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as the famous detective, each episode serves as a modern adaptation of a particular story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock and Dr. Watson (played by Martin Freeman) work alongside the London Metropolitan Police Service as “consulting detectives” to solve various crimes. Many characters from Doyle’s stories, including villian Jim Moriarty, appear in the series. All three of the show’s series (seasons for those of us across the pond) are available to stream on Netflix. For Best Results: Take breaks between each emotionally-draining episode. Otherwise, you may find yourself over-analzying everyday situations (and turning into a real-life Sherlock Holmes).
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Harrodsburg restaurant serves up sweet treats “It tasted better than any fudge I’ve ever had.”
By ADAM FALLUJI STAFF WRITER
With no end to the papers, presentations, and looming finals in sight, students may be seeking any kind of diversion from their everconstricting workload. Those seeking something new and tantalizing for their taste buds and exploratory desires are in luck, as there’s a unique restaurant not so far away from campus. In Harrodsburg, less than fifteen minutes away by car, lies the Kentucky Fudge Company. As the name suggests, the restaurant is known for delicious and unique fudge recipes. “I’ve never had fudge with coconut in it before, and it tasted better than any fudge I’ve ever had,” sophomore Mady Thielemann said. The restaurant is not just a dessert hub however. It also has a large and diverse menu of meals and entrées. “Our name is deceiving because I’d say about 93 percent of our revenue comes from menu items besides fudge. But we’re number one on Urban Spoon and Trip Advisor so I’m not changing it now,” owner of the Kentucky Fudge Company Tim Kazimer said. The restaurant’s menu has a number of classic lunch and dinner options, but each carries its own twist. “We set out to design our menu almost as an antithesis of all the other ‘mom and pops.’ We didn’t invent the grilled cheese sandwich, but we perfected it,” Kazimer said. “Another signature menu item of ours is the Harrodsburger, which actually isn’t a burger at all, but rather meatloaf in a bun.” The Kentucky Fudge Company has a number of staple items that Centre students enjoy. “We have Starbucks coffee, ice cream, soda, and all that,” he said. “For some older students, we also have an alcohol license.” The restaurant also tries to cater to its clients by preparing its food carefully, paying special attention to their customers’ health.
“We bake stuff—no frying. Frying is bad for us and the building, so we bake and use Panini presses,” Kazimer said. The menu items are not all of what the Kentucky Fudge Company experience has to offer. As soon as one approaches the door, they can tell the restaurant has a unique atmosphere. “It seemed really quaint and cute,” Thielemann said. The restaurant has an excellent location in town within a large, attractive, historical building. “Harrodsburg is a touristy place, just minutes away from Shaker Village, so I founded this place on the idea that people could stop by for a bite to eat while they’re here,” Kazimer said. Customers immediately feel a welcoming and pleasant vibe from the homey setting of the Kentucky Fudge Company. “The place is really nice-looking. Really good food, the staff was absolutely wonderful, and it had a really nice welcoming atmosphere, especially for new customers,” Atchison said. “The location and service was excellent.” The comforting atmosphere of the restaurant can be attributed to the care the owners can offer to their establishment, since the restaurant is also their home. “It’s just my wife and I. We’ve been here about nine years. The expansion opened four or five years ago, which over doubled our capacity to over 100 seats and gives us outside seating,” Kazimer said. “We didn’t want a bar but wanted to give our customers the opportunity to enjoy a pub-like atmosphere. We live right upstairs, which we enjoy. It’s a neat way to function and live.” In addition to making itself feel like a haven, the Kentucky Fudge Company also makes music an integral part of its atmosphere. “I love music—all genres. We do an open mic night every-other Saturday which I’d love to open to Centre students. On the off-Saturday we do a more low key, acoustic, folk and
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The Kentucky Fudge Factory is a restaurant and sweet shop that is known for its homemade fudge, such as the coconut fudge recipe.
bluegrass night. We also try to keep the old concept of an open acoustic jam session with guitar pickers sitting in a circle, passing around a mic on Saturday mornings,” Kazimer said.
From tasty treats and meals to music opportunities that many students might find interesting, the Kentucky Fudge Company has a lot to offer any and every Centre student
who is looking for a new sort of meal or a sugary chocolate treat. “Centre College is a market we’d love to get more involved with,” Kazimer said.
did not visit the gym. These physically active students also demonstrated an increase of 3.5 percent in two-year retention rates at Michigan State.
Michigan State University James Pivarnik said. The outcomes of these studies rely on the notion that exercise targets positive chemicals in the brain that can lead to an enhanced mood, improved memory, and an growth in productivity. When an individual exercises for a significant amount of time, the body releases high amounts of endorphins and serotonin. The released endorphins advance the prioritizing function of the brain. After exercise then, it is easier to block out distractions and concentrate on the day ahead. The accompanying serotonin that the body produces has a direct correlation to heightened mood as well. Together with endorphins, serotonin has been shown to help alleviate the common symptoms of depression. If an inflated ability to prioritize and a happier mood weren’t enough, exercise can also leave the individual with improved energy levels and focus.
One of the common excuses to avoid the gym is exhaustion, but putting a few extra hours at the gym can actually expand your energy levels. The more you move, the more energized your body will actually feel. Through regular physical activity, one’s muscle strength is raised and endurance is boosted. Together, this gives the body the energy to think clearer, come up with new ideas, and produce more energy on the cellular level. Also according to Dr. John Ratey author of “Spark–The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain,” exercise elevates the brain’s reaction time in the short term by raising focus for two or three hours afterwards. In the long term, this can even help starve off negative brain aging and Alzheimer’s. These impacts start on the cellular level through neuroplasticity, which is the improvement of the brain by increased levels of blood flow. Finding time to hit the gym may be difficult, but now there are even more reasons to motivate you.
Exercise raises GPAs, new studies show By SARAH CORNETT EDITOR-IN -CHIEF
For all of those students looking to raise their GPA this semester, the answer may not be found in the library, but in the gym. Physical activity has been linked to higher brainpower, but until recently there has been little scientific evidence to support that theory. Now with the publication of two studies by Purdue University and Michigan State University, scientist may finally have the appropriate data to make these claims. Together, both sets of data support previous theories that by creating an environment that connects users to an institution like a college gymnasium, an increase in academic success is likely to occur. In other words, on average, students who use the gym more frequently had higher GPAs than the students who did not. “Recent data continues to show a positive relationship between
grades and visits to Purdue’s France A. Cordova Recreational Sports Center,” Assistant Director of Student Development at Purdue University Melissa Blackburn said. “Data collected from spring 2014 showed that full-time, undergraduate students who visited an average of 16 times a month earned a 3.20 average GPA compared to non-users who earned a 3.10 average GPA.” Additionally, Blackburn stated that this trend was even more noticeable among first-year students. “Students completing their first semester at Purdue during fall 2013 that utilized the Sports Center 15 or more times during the semester held a 3.08 GPA compared to a 2.81 GPA for those who did not utilize the facility,” Blackburn said. For Michigan State University, the data supported a higher average GPA, as well as a higher retention rate for students. According to this study of 4,843 students, those that attended the gym regularly had a cumulative GPA 0.13 points higher than those students who
“In other words, on average, students who use the gym more frequently had higher GPAs than the students who did not.”
“The results of this study are important because not only are we retaining more students, but we’re retaining those that have higher GPAs which is good for everyone,” Professor of Kinesiology and Epidemiology at
Directing class allows students to produce one-act plays By MORGAN KING STAFF WRITER
If you are interested in the dramatic arts, then Professor of Dramatic Arts Dr. Patrick Kagan-Moore’s “Directing” class could be just the class for you. “The class actually reminded me a lot of a photography class at first, because we studied a lot of pictures to learn about the use of shaping and lines,” junior Savannah Taylor said. “As we moved into the semester, we had a lot of movement-based lecture. We also read a play and analyzed it. All of this was really important as we geared up for our final project.” Halfway through the semester, the students pick a play that they themselves will produce. They make decisions on casting, acting, stage direction, costumes, props, and stage decoration. Their final project accumulates in their one-act play that is performed in the Black Box Theater on the fifth floor of Grant Hall during the final week of classes. Needless to say, this course’s workload preparing for such an event is intense. “Directing your own play is really scary,” junior Cassie Chambers said.
“If you are writing a very big essay, you are in the quiet of your own room or the library and you are just doing it. But with this, you are in charge of a cast of peers, and in some cases elders, so it can’t be kept quiet if you are not good at it. So many people are watching.” The student directors are able to pick a play that speaks to them. For Chambers, she chose her favorite playwright Tennessee Williams and his play Lord Byron’s Love Letter. “I picked it because it is a comedy. Williams usually writes a lot of serious stuff and I wanted to pick something that would make the audience laugh,” Chambers said. “It’s about an old woman who is obsessed with Lord Byron. But I will not say anymore than that, because I do not want to give everything away!” For Georgia James, one of Centre’s Rose Bruford exchange students, the one-act play she will direct is focused on women. “I’m doing ‘Triplet’ by Kitty Johnson. I definitely wanted a play that had a lot of acting opportunities for women,” James said. “I believe women do not get enough of the good opportunities that men do when it comes to the theater. I wanted my play
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to have these opportunities.” James was able to be a director in her time before taking this course. “Both times I have [directed], I only had a week to put everything together, so that was very stressful. This is different, but it is more exciting. It is going more smoothly,” James said. The students are involved in every aspect of their play, including casting fellow Centre students and then analyzing and working closely with their actors to create their vision. “Each piece of the play is hard. I believe it depends on where you are in production because each stage has its different pressure and stress,” James said. “In the beginning it is we, the directors, who are stressed organizing, but then at the end the stress is focused on the actors who are about to perform.” A lot of the student directors have had previous experience with the dramatic arts world, but not necessarily in directing itself. Having to focus on the whole picture, instead of their usual niche in the dramatic arts scene, is tough but instructive. “Usually I deal a lot with the scenic aspect of productions,” Chambers said. “So this class is enlightening [for] me.
I get to focus more on the on-stage features, like acting, instead of set placement.” James has similar sentiments. “The hardest part for me, actually, is not being able to act. Sometimes I act out what I want and it is tough because I do not want to be condescending to the performers; it is just how I visualize and teach,” James said. Like James, student director and senior Olivia Kernekin previous directed. “I’ve directed a play before, and it’s really fun. That is what made me so excited for this class,” Kernekin said. Kernekin’s play is Buddha by Katherine Houghton, centered on a chance meeting between a man and a woman. The student directors are responsible for thinking of the smallest details for every aspect of blocking and acting, from how far an actor should walk to the certain tone a line should have when delivered by an actor. A director makes decisions after seeing different takes and thinking about what fits the best. They also ask the actors questions during the rehearsal process to get them inside their character and to create the reality
of the world of the play. The class has come a long way since their first day of class. According to Chambers, everyone was at a loss when it came to trying to decide where to begin and how to give their first instructions to their cast members. “When we first started we all really did not know where to start,” Chambers said. “But then when we started to have our first couple of rehearsals, made a schedule, and met with our professor about [our ideas] it got a lot easier and I feel like I am a lot better at it.” The process of breaking things down has helped all of the student directors tremendously. “We make ‘mini scenes called ‘beats’ and break down what we want to focus on in that beat,” Chambers said. “For example, in one beat the main focus is reminiscing and everything, from the acting to the lighting, goes to that focus.” At this point in the semester, the class is working out the final stages of their projects before their first performances. “Directing plays lets you learn to be a practitioner of the art. [It] is such a great skill for actors to learn how directors work,” James said.
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KY Music Ensemble explores bluegrass genre By MORGAN KING STAFF WRITER
What music ensemble on campus performed before Huey Lewis and the News, and on the Vice Presidential Debate Festival stage? It is a group dedicated to the sounds of the bluegrass on the festival stage: Centre’s Kentucky Music Ensemble, comprised of iconic bluegrass string instruments and bluesy vocals as well. “It is really important to have those traditional instruments like fiddle and banjo,” Associate Professor of Music and director of the ensemble Dr. Nathan Link said. “They are the roots of string band music. Guitar is also really nice to have in the Ensemble. Mandolin is an instrument that fits really nicely with our sound, and we have one player. The upright bass is a good instrument too. In the traditional days of this music, it was impossible to carry an upright bass or a grand piano in the mountains, but those sounds fit nicely into the resonance now. And, of course, vocalists as well.” The first inklings of the group began in Dr. Link’s first year at Centre. His CentreTerm class, “Folk Music of Kentucky,” studied traditional music and learned about the unique culture that created the music. Dr. Link’s passion for bluegrass style music began in his childhood. “When I was little my parents both played in a string band,” Dr. Link said. “So I grew up with that kind of traditional music, music of the American South. Through that CentreTerm class, a lot of people were interested in playing that type of music. So, in my second year, we put together an ensemble.” The Kentucky Music Ensemble performed at a variety of events throughout this year, including the Family Weekend music showcase, the Smash Mouth show in the Norton Center Foyer, and the Hub Coffeehouse open mic night. The group provides a unique opportunity for students to participate in the music program without being a Music major. First-year Aja Leachman is a lead vocalist in the Kentucky Music Ensemble and is extremely thankful for the opportunity that the group provides. “My advisor recommended me to this amazing group in the first week of classes because of my previous music background and my love for all things musical and unique,” Leachman said. “This is an experience I have never had before, opening my eyes to so many other kinds of music and people who are so musically talented, and supportive that even in the short time I have played with them I have been pushed to grow as a musical artist.”
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From left Alex Ruffner, Dr. Nate Link, Jeri Howell, James Kalb, and Dr. Conrad Shiba of the Kentucky Music Ensemble performed at the Inaguration of Kentucky’s new Lt. Governor Crit Luallen.
The Kentucky Music Ensemble is split into two groups, one meets during the day and the other at night. The split occurs because a majority of the Ensemble participates in athletics and by having a night rehearsal, it works out better with their schedules. The talent between both groups is equally distributed. Junior Jeri Howell, another lead vocalist in the group, appreciates all the group has to offer. “My favorite part about it is playing good, solid, folk music with new people each semester and having the opportunity to create those unique, irreplaceable bonds that are made when you make music with people,” Howell said. “I get to do that with Centre students and professors. It’s really incredible. And I get academic credit for it.” The Kentucky Music Ensemble is
currently preparing for their concert in Newlin Hall on Nov. 22. This concert will be a convocation and the campus community is encouraged to attend. “We hope with this convo the word will spread about us on campus. So someone who does play an instrument can join up” Dr. Link said. “This upcoming concert will be more than 50 percent contemporary material, including music from Lake Street Dive and Ben Sollee. However, the ensemble will still remember their traditional roots and be playing music from the 50’s as well.” Sophomore Riley McCormick, who plays mandolin, enjoys the variety of the Kentucky Music Ensemble’s repetoire. “My group of the Ensemble plays everything from soul music to instrumental bluegrass to newgrass,” McCormick said. “We add a little bit of twang
to most of our songs with the banjo and the fiddle and we are usually very high energy.” The Ensemble has several noteworthy events on their schedule. They were asked to play at the Inauguration of Kentucky’s new Lt. Governor, Crit Luallen (Centre Class of 1974), in Frankfort, KY, on Fri., Nov. 14. “Lt. Governor Luallen requested for us to play at her Inauguration. So I got together some alums from the past years that have experience playing,” Dr. Link said. “We rehearsed Friday morning and then went and played this huge event. It was very high profile for us.” After that, Dr. Link has big plans for the Kentucky Music Ensemble. “I would like to do another tour at some point,” Dr. Link said. “When we get solid with our material, I would like
to do a recording and have a CD with just a few of our songs. Basically, I want to stay active with the Norton Center. It is nice for them to include us with their shows. And when things show up around the region, like this Inauguration, I want to keep doing that too.” The Kentucky Music Ensemble wishes to broaden the horizons of its members and all who hear their sound. They encourage the Centre community to explore bluegrass music and reevaluate preconceived notions of the genre. “I have found a new place for bluegrass music, not a big place, but there is one now that wasn’t there before,” Leachman said. “I have listened to more music with banjos and fiddles on purpose in the last two months, then all the years I have heard them, even on accident, in my entire life—and I’m not
Jacobs Museum showcases Deaf History in Danville By THOMAS SACCENTE STAFF WRITER
The Deaf culture in America is an undeniably distinct community that has made astonishing contributions to American culture as a whole. Nowhere are these historic accomplishments more apparent than in Danville’s very own Jacobs Hall Museum. The Jacobs Hall Museum serves as a perfect testament to the rich culture that the town has to offer. Created in 1856, The Jacobs Hall Museum was originally formed as a part of the Kentucky School of the Deaf (KSD) on South Second Street which was the first state-supported deaf school in Kentucky. The school was administered by Centre College in its early years. Centre used Jacobs Hall as the girls’ dormitory until 1962 when other buildings were created in order to serve this same purpose. After that, the structure functioned as both an administrative building and the residence of the school superintendent simultaneously. In 1966, the building was officially recognized as a national landmark for its historical significance. In 2002, preparations were made to renovate the building so that it could serve as a museum to people who wanted to learn more about all of the contributions that deaf people have made to American culture. The museum is currently operated by the KSD Alumni Association. The Jacobs Hall Museum has a lot to offer to anyone with an interest in understanding Deaf culture. The tallest building in Danville, the Museum consists of six floors, three of which are available for touring and each of which is dedicated to celebrating a particular facet of Deaf culture in a way so few other places do. The types of exhibits on display vary greatly and include items such as letters, pub-
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The Jacobs Hall Museum, located on 2nd Street, houses historical information on the Deaf community’s contribution to American Culture.
lished reports, documents, newspapers, and published reports about the school, its history, and the people who went there. Those looking to explore the Museum more thoroughly are afforded the opportunity to take guided tours of the Museum. A volunteer or employee of the Museum, all of whom are very well trained in American Sign Language, then is able to go into great detail about the historical significance of each room in the Museum and everything contained within which provides a more richly nuanced history of
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the landmark. In addition, a significant amount of the building’s original furniture is on display and most of the original architecture of the building itself has remained intact, allowing visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the historical atmosphere of the building. However, above all other things, the Museum has made it a goal to educate the general public about how the deaf and their subsequent culture have also helped shape American culture, and in this Museum particularly
Kentucky Assistant Director of the Jacobs Hall Museum JoAnn Hamm wants everybody who comes to the Museum to learn what it was like to live at KSD from its inception to present time in order to see how the deaf were accommodated in those days. This will provide them with invaluable insight into Deaf culture and how it developed over the course of history. “Most of our materials are from the beginning of the school in 1823 until the 1950’s,” Hamm said. “What we
have is the history of how the school developed the materials that were used, the way students lived, the way students played, what they did and the important figures in this school’s history.” This mission helps the Jacobs Hall Museum stand out amongst any other museums in the area. Deaf culture is unique in that it does not feature certain aspects that many consider to be the lynchpins of other cultures. It includes people from a wide variety of backgrounds and therefore does not revolve around any kind of centralized religion, traditions, or authority. According to Gary Crase, who is a teacher of American Sign Language and director for several deaf organizations, in addition to being a Lab/Instrument Technician at Centre College, the people involved in Deaf culture are bound together by their use of visual means to communicate with one another. “The one thing that almost all Deaf people the world over share is the use of a visual language,” Crase said. “Here in America most all Deaf use ASL [American Sign Language]. ASL defines most Deaf here in America. It is something that is at the heart of their identity.” It is this rich, exciting culture that the Jacobs Hall Museum displays on a regular basis, and one that has left an undeniable impact on American society. The Jacobs Hall Museum is a place that is as unique as the culture to which it is dedicated. It allows any and all visitors to immerse themselves in not only the many contributions that Deaf culture has given to the world, but also how it has evolved to where it is today and how the deaf were taught to use their talents to the best of their ability. This is a place that many other small towns do not have and its presence serves as an important facet of Danville’s history.
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Marvel and DC publicize future setlists By LAURA HUMBLE STAFF WRITER
Warner Bros. Studios recently announced the release of ten new films from the DC comic book universe by 2020. These films will feature a range of superheroes from the ubiquitous Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, to the lesser known Shazam and Cyborg. DC appears to be trying to compete with the success of Marvel’s superhero collaboration blockbuster, The Avengers, by releasing two Justice League films, putting multiple DC superheroes into one action-packed film. Here is a full rundown of what movies to expect in the next five years: Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Suicide Squad (2016), Wonder Woman (2017), Justice League Part One (2017), The Flash (2018), Aquaman (2019), Shazam (2019), Justice League Part Two (2019), Cyborg (2020), and Green Lantern (2020). This onslaught of superhero movies is DC’s response to Marvel’s “Phase 3” announcement that they would be releasing nine films by 2019, not including Avengers: Age of Ultron and AntMan, which come to theaters next July. “Marvel’s movies are brilliantly marketed,” Assistant Professor of English and Director of Film Studies program chair Dr. Stacey Peebles said. “With something like The Avengers, it’s a brilliant franchise. How many spinoffs can you do with that? The franchise could exponentially go on forever.” Marvel’s Phase 3 includes: Captain America: Civil War (2016), Doctor
Strange (2016), Guardians of the Galaxy 2 (2017), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Black Panther (2017), Avengers: Infinity War Part One (2018), Captain Marvel (2018), Inhumans (2018), and Avengers: Infinity War Part Two (2019). “[Marvel’s] success with the Avengers movie has opened a huge market for superhero movies through crossovers and is what sparked Batman v. Superman and the Justice League movie in my opinion,” junior and comic book enthusiast Drew Patterson said. Even so, Dr. Peebles questioned the need for so many superhero films in next five years. “We’ve had superhero movie after superhero movie. I wonder, is this bubble about to burst? But everyone in my [Introduction to Film] class shook their heads and said ‘no way.’ Particularly with superhero movies, the fan base is so strong that it is sustaining this genre cycle even past the point that you would expect to see it start to flag,” Dr. Peebles said. “Nobody’s worried that this is a genre that’s going to go away. That almost seems like a historical exception to me.” Part of the fan base’s devotion stems from a strong sentiments of nostalgia. Visiting professor of Creative Writing and English Dr. Christian Moody relates his experience with comics to his childhood. “I grew up with DC comics, Marvel, and others,” Dr. Moody said. “My favorite comic in elementary school and junior high was The Sandman, which is DC. Older kids liked it, especially
the angsty goth-ish kids who listened to The Cure. They were pretentious, and I wanted them to like me so I was pretentious too. The Sandman was considered a little more literary than other comics. I tried to go back and read them a few years ago, but my taste has changed a lot. For nostalgia’s sake, though, I’d go see a Sandman movie. My other favorite character was Gambit, from the Xmen. He was played by the extremely handsome Taylor Kitsch from Friday Night Lights. I’d go see a Gambit movie, too.” Patterson, for one, is excited at the prospect of so many superhero movies, though he prefers Marvel to DC. “I’ve always preferred mainstream Marvel characters over their DC counterparts because I related to them as a kid,” Patterson said. His preference for Marvel carries over into the films they put out. “Current Marvel movies are more refined than those made by DC and complement one another nicely,” Patterson said. “I feel as though I can go into a movie by Marvel and know what I’m in for. This cohesiveness between films started after Marvel bought back the film licenses to most of their characters to make The Avengers. I will be interested to see how DC handles their upcoming films since they are using an extremely similar approach via The Justice League. If they do undergo a similar transition then I could see myself enjoying their movies more than I do now, but I’m not holding my breath.” Not much of comic book superhero
fan herself, Dr. Peebles still has an interest in the movies. “I wonder if any of them are doing anything interesting with the concept of the superhero,” Dr. Peebles said. “That’s what Christopher Nolan did with The Dark Knight stuff. He took familiar material with a heightened enough vision to do something different. The one with the most potential would probably be Wonder Woman just from a feminist perspective. Will she be a strong female presence or just scantily clad and disappointing in that sense?” A few director and casting choices have been made public regarding these movies. Henry Cavill (Stardust, The Tudors) will return as Superman, and Ben Affleck (Argo, Gone Girl) will play Batman in Batman v. Superman. Israeli actress Gal Gadot (Fast & Furious, Entourage) has been cast as Wonder Woman. Ezra Miller (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) has been cast as The Flash. Aquaman will be played by Jason Momoa (Conan the Barbarian, Game of Thrones). Both the Justice League films will be directed by Zack Snyder. Marvel’s proposed lineup of actors includes Chris Evans who will continue portraying Captain America, Chris Hemsworth who will return to play Thor, and Robert Downey, Jr. who will play Iron Man. Dr. Peebles asked, with 21 superhero films being released in the next five years, will the general public ever grow weary of movies about truth, justice, and the American way?
“I wonder when—at what point— it will become impossible to make a straight superhero movie,” Dr. Peebles said. She cited Westerns as an example. Gone are the days where classic, John Wayne-style Westerns will draw audiences into theatres. The closest modern equivalent to these are the Coen brothers’ Western-thriller, No Country for Old Men (2007) and the recent box office flop, Cowboys & Aliens (2011). Both of these offered interesting twists on the original genre. “When genres are so big for so long, you can’t make a straight movie anymore. That’s when things get kind of interesting. Will [filmmakers] turn it inside out, be revisionist? Do the superheroes become bad guys? That’s innovation worth seeing,” Dr. Peebles said. Another controversial aspect of transcribing comic books into movies is loyalty to the original document. “Here’s one idea though: when books are adapted into film, I usually want them to be good stories in their own medium, rather than overly loyal to the original,” Dr. Moody said. “They need to be works of art in their own right. I doubt the movies will be works of art—big budget movies often aren’t— but I might be pleasantly surprised. In any case, I’ll go see The Sandman.” Regardless, there’s little doubt in anyone’s mind that the upcoming 21 movies produced by DC and Marvel will continue to draw in the crowds, whether film-goers are seeking innovation, or simply seeking super-powered escape.
Centre participates in collaborative theater project By KINSEY HISLE COPY CHIEF
Centre’s Dramatic Arts department has been chosen as one of three programs in the country to participate in The Farm Theater’s first-ever College Collaboration Project. The Farm Theater, located in Brooklyn, N.Y., first opened its doors in late 2013. After raising over $20,000 via IndieGogo, Artistic Director Padraic Lillis was able to do what he had always dreamed: create a space to cultivate young artists through workshops and mentoring programs, similar to the farm system in professional baseball. “One of the things I see in this field is that it can take a lot of time for people with talent to be recognized to move to the next level,” Lillis said. “The artist can spend a lot of time spinning their wheels before they get the support and foundation they need to move their career to the next level.” The Theater’s first major endeavor is the College Collaboration Project, a program originally presented by Lillis as an idea to an old friend, Associate Professor of Dramatic Arts Matthew Hallock. “The way he first presented it to me was that he wanted to get my opinion about an idea he had for the theater’s College Collaboration Project,” Professor Hallock said. “Because I am a college professor in a theater department, he said, ‘What do you think of this?’ I said, ‘How do I get in?’” As part of the program, Centre, along with Ashland University of Ohio and Clark University of Mass., sponsored a young playwright to write a play that each institution will workshop and produce on campus throughout this academic year. Lillis, having directed a production of The Glass Menagerie at Centre in 2002, said the decision to partner with the College again was an easy one to make. “While at Centre, I found the stu-
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Senior Mariele Fluegeman and Juniors Hayley Hoffman and Cassie Chambers traveled to 440 Studios in New York City, N.Y., to participate in a collaborative theatre workshop.
dents to be serious-minded about their pursuit of theater, very smart, and hard working,” Lillis said. “Also, the faculty was very dedicated to education and had a strong passion for theater and were actively pursuing new and interesting ideas to expand the creative and educational potential of Centre.” The playwright, Lindsay Joy, recently worked with Lillis on the award-winning Off-Off-Broadway production of her play, The Rise and Fall of a Teenage Cyberqueen. She has been working on the College Collaboration play, In the Event of My Death, since January. In the Event of My Death focuses on a group of friends in their early twenties who meet up in their hometown follow-
ing the death of their friend, Freddy. The first reading of the play took place in New York City in August. Professor Hallock, along with Professor of Dramatic Arts Dr. Patrick Kagan-Moore, senior Mariele Fluegeman, and junior Hayley Hoffman, attended the reading and gave Joy feedback on her script before rehearsals were scheduled to begin for Ashland University’s production. As part of the collaboration, Joy’s play will be the focus of the CentreTerm course “The Company,” which will be taught by Dr. Kagan-Moore. Among those recently cast are: senior Heath Haden as Trevor; junior Ryley Swanner as Kate; senior Joshua Jerome as Connor; junior Cassie Chambers as Meg;
junior Seth Gray as Peter; junior Taylee Wells as Becky; senior Emily Nuthall as Brianna; and sophomore Natalie Trammell as Amber. In the Event of My Death will open on Centre’s campus in February and at Clark University later in the spring. The script will receive a final reading in New York City, N.Y. next summer. When it is published, all participants, including the Centre students involved, will be listed as members of the original production team. Professor Hallock hopes that this collaboration will provide students with an opportunity they may not have elsewhere. “Students will have an opportunity
to interact with playwrights at a level that, ordinarily, undergraduate students would never get to,” Professor Hallock said. “To share this experience with two universities will, I think, create a very enriching dialogue.” Similarly, Lillis hopes that the students involved will understand the value that artists bring to new work. “I hope that they never to think of themselves as just the role they are playing and know that they are important in the overall development of the piece and that they are part of the ongoing life of a play they help create,” Lillis said. “To know how to bring yourself to the work, what questions to ask, and the value you add to the process is a skill.”
In the Rotation: Young & Sick’s new album By CHAD CARTER STAFF WRITER
Welcome to November: gloomy, cold, and gray. But what better way to combat the listlessness of this month than by listening to a recent album by an up-and-coming artist? This past April, Young & Sick (Dutch artist Nick van Hofwegen) released his first full-length album, Young & Sick. The artist, known for designing the album covers for Foster the People’s Torches, Maroon 5’s Overexposed, and Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines, as well as designing clothing for Urban Outfitters, toured with Chicago rapper Chance the Rapper in October. The album Young & Sick is a pleasing, well-arranged concoction of R&B, electronica, jazz, and dance music. The opener, “Mangrove,” immediately sets the tone of the album. It has an upbeat R&B feel, overlaid by the artist’s high but soulful voice in several overdubbed harmonies and punctuated by sparse synthesizer lines. The ethereal vocals are the star of
this album. The artist moves easily between falsetto and full voice, traversing his melodies with impressive grace. “Mangrove” sounds joyous, similar to gospel, but the lyrics add a layer of complexity (“Luck, she’s on my side, it scares me to death/ If you wonder where I’ve been, to hell and back/ I am so damn happy, something must be very wrong/ When life is smiling at me why do I frown?”). These lyrics convey an uneasy mind. The person is content, but with a nagging sense that it will go wrong at any moment. The song’s bridge features fuzzy synthesized bass, cut with wavering electronic arpeggios. It’s a feel-good song with traces of melancholy, a characteristic of the rest of the album. Each song is catchy, with many harmonized vocal lines and synth sprinkled throughout. “Heartache Fetish” opens with an a cappella hook that falls into a relaxed groove. Young & Sick does some great vocal work here. Again, the outward cheerfulness of the song is juxtaposed
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with the darker lyrics (“You force my spirit down your throat/And leave me by the roadside, dying/Pulled apart by your grace/It leaves a burning taste”). The third track, “Ghost of a Chance,” has an up-tempo beat splashed with shimmering lush synth chords, and topped off with mesmerizing vocals in which a single syllable is sung while moving through several pitches. The lyrics speak of an undying love that transcends the grave (“When our souls have their bodies no more/I’ll come for you”). This song is definitely single material and has been remixed several times on an EP released Nov. 4, called Ghost Fetish. “Counting Raindrops” is a ballad with sappy lyrics that edge toward cheesy and cliché (“I never knew two/ Could tango like you and I” and “When the sun goes under/ No one makes me feel like you”). Fortunately, a funky section helps keep the song moving. “Feel Pain” snaps the album back to life with a driving beat and more flowing vocals. “Gloom” melds R&B and jazz: muted trumpet, brushes on the drum set,
and a walking bass. The song is catchy, but the jazz aspect feels a little forced, like it’s just there to fulfill a genre requirement. “Glass” begins with a thick, distorted, and syncopated synth bass hook which is effortlessly woven in with airy, bubbly synth lines and pulsing vocals. This song is the most dance-like track on the album. The style of extremely upbeat music paired with dark lyrics is again evident in this song (“Found a field, lay down and cried/It’s kind of strange I’m still alive”). “Valium” is grounded by long, low bass tones as the vocals hover above. Then, a synthesizer sweeps through. The song takes on some dub characteristics as the bass starts to wobble. The electronic parts cut out momentarily as a piano plays some jazzy chords and this time the jazz fits right in. The lyrics speak of a lover watching as the singer descends to “the ocean floor,” and the title suggests a deterioration due to anxiety. “Twentysomething” finishes the album with lyrics that explain the album-
wide disparity between the superficially positive songs and more complicated lyrics (“The sun is out, but I am overcast/ And I’ll give you polite smiles/ To hide my problems”). These lines show a transition from “Mangrove” (“I feel the best I have all my life/ Something must be wrong”). The character has gone from knowing it will go wrong, to recognizing it has gone wrong. The whole album reflects the process of dealing with this: the songs are upbeat, the “polite smiles,” but hidden in the innocent sound of the artist’s voice are the problems. Young & Sick explores the idea of masking mental pain with a smile. Young & Sick has created a unique style with this album. The songs are easy to listen to, but definitely not simple. The writing is layered and very well organized–it’s not that there is not a lot going on, it’s that everything is placed and executed exactly as it should be. As the dreary months roll in, Young & Sick offers an upbeat and interesting sound, with just enough melancholy to fit the November gloom.
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Cross Country teams place third at Regionals By SARAH CORNETT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The Men and Women’s Cross Country teams placed third in the NCAA South/Southeast Regional meet in Mount Berry, G.A on Nov. 15. While overall the teams finished in third place several runners stole the spotlight by earning an invitation to to the National meet on Nov. 22 in Mason, O.H. For the Men’s team, junior Victor Pataky will continue on after winning third place on the 8K course out of the 200 other runners. For the Women’s team, sophomore Serena Gale-Butto and senior Ashley El Rady have been invited to compete in the National meet. Gale-Butto completed the 6K course in about 22 minutes and 21 seconds to finish fifth overall. El Rady
finished sixth with a time of 23 minutes and 16 seconds. All three individuals worked hard to earn these coveted spots, and plan to continue working hard for the National meet. “I have made three goals,” Pataky said. “The first is to break our 8K school record, weather and conditions permitting. The second is to be in the top 50. And my last, is to be in the top 35, which would give me All-American honors.” Gale-Butto said, “For the NCAA I have a few goals. When we raced on the course in Mason, O.H. for the prenational competition, I could tell it was one of the fastest courses I’ve ever run on. I’m hoping to [set a personal record] on the course, and gain experience racing at the National level.” During the Regional meet, the Women’s team earned a total of 125
points with seniors Hannah Ellis, Cristin Palmer, and Emily Akin completing their runs in impressive times.
“I felt great about this season. This is the best team I’ve ever raced with ... They’re great teammates, mentors, and friends. ” Additionally for the Men’s team, the group earned 110 points with seniors Eric Beyerle, Josh Rieskamp, and Matthew McCurdy and junior
Glen Bortolus leading the team. For many of the players, the teams’ successes can be credited to the coaches and the group’s sense of unity. “Coach Owens is one of the best goal-setters there is. She never settles for ‘good enough,’ and wants to help everyone to reach their full potential,” Gale-Butto said. “Coach Hagans is the best person to go to for strategy and split analysis. Together they make a great coaching team.” Pataky echoed Gale-Butto sentiments and also heavily credited his teammates. “Coach Owens is a key factor in making me a better runner, teammate, and person. She is a great mentor who is willing to give advice on anything,” Pataky said. “The team is also a huge factor in making me a successful runner. Without them, I wouldn’t have much purpose for running.”
Although for many the season ended too soon, overall the team feels a sense of pride over their accomplishments. “I felt great about this season. This is the best team I’ve ever raced with, and it’s been a privilege to have one last season with the senior girls on the team. They’re great teammates, mentors, and friends,” Gale-Butto said. Pataky agreed with Gale-Butto and said, “In terms of how the team did, I think it was a good season. Although it ended sooner than we wanted it to, I feel like we overcame obstacles in each meet we went to. That really showed how gutsy and scrappy this team was,” Pataky said. “I chose to run cross country because of the great team atmosphere we have. It’s so fun and invigorating to be a part of this team. We are all like a family.”
Centre Cheerleaders promote school spirit at games By KINSEY HISLE COPY CHIEF
“We are CC!” Ringing out over the enthusiastic fans, pep band music, and the crunch of football tackles are the Centre Cheerleaders promoting spirit and excitement for the Colonels and the fans. The voices of ten girls and the swish of the pom-poms add to the sounds of Centre Football home games and are an important part of the energetic atmosphere that fans love. “My favorite part about cheering at Centre is the school spirit aspect. There’s no greater feeling than seeing everyone excited and screaming. The crowd gives off amazing energy to not only the players, but to us as well,” first-year Gianna Gray said. The Cheerleaders bring to each game a set of 50 cheers and four sideline dances to perform for the fans. The team was able to learn them in a week and a half in order to be prepared for the start of football season. These cheers and sideline dances will be used again in home Men’s and Women’s Basketball games as well. “For me, it is a great way to break out of my shell,” sophomore Niccole Williams said. “My favorite part about the team is that they are not afraid to say how they feel. I come from a tough love kind of background and it’s great to have girls that understand that and I can be sarcastic with. I also have a very loving coach and passionate captain.” The team doubled in number of members from last year’s squad. The larger team talents’ have enabled them to add new features to their routines. “This year we added a lot of firstyears that had cheer experience in high school. We’ve tried some different cradles and basket tosses as well as new cheers that the new girls have brought with them,” sophomore and co-captain Hannah Banks said. The team advertises for member sign-ups at events like EXPO at the beginning of the semester and by word of mouth. Team members bring a variety of experience before joining the Centre Cheerleading team. “I did dance team in high school
and danced at a studio since I was about three. If you had told me before college that I would be a cheerleader, I’d think you were crazy,” sophomore and co-captain Leslie Harrison said. Since joining the team, she has developed her talents and enjoyed every aspect of it. “Cheer gives me an opportunity to show my pride for my school and allows me to be involved with Football and Basketball,” Harrison said. “I love my school, and I love getting people excited for it.” Banks heard about the team from a peer on her first-year hall and has loved her time cheering ever since. “I love being able to support my school in a way that most students don’t get the opportunity. I also just love being right with the action during the games,” Banks said. To prepare for games, the team has practices during the week and, on football game days, has a team breakfast and gets ready together before heading to the field for stretching, warm-ups, and a pep talk. Performing at the games are the experiences which permit the team to show their talents and school pride. “I absolutely love the rush of the touchdowns, interceptions, and fumbles. Everyone just gets so excited and you really get to feed off that energy,” Banks said. For many Cheer members, the Football team singing of the fight song after a great game won is the highlight of the day. “My favorite part is when the Cheerleaders line up in front of the Football team and we sing the fight song,” Williams said. “I like this part because I feel unity. I look at all my friends on the team and the all either mouth thank you or give me a heads up for supporting them.” With the first Basketball home game coming up soon, the team is preparing to continue their excellent performances. Some of the new team members joined later and have only performed at one home Football game. Basketball home games will be their chance to cheer on the Colonels with their teammates. “The fact that [the new girls] are so
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The Centre Cheerleading team performs for the crowd during a home Football game. They will also be cheering at the home Basketball games.
enthusiastic about the games just really makes me more excited overall for Basketball season,” Banks said. Looking farther into the future, the team would like to continue to grow and be more recognized by the College. “Before I graduate, all I want is the school to officially recognize Cheer as an athletic team instead of an organization. If we could accomplish that, then I believe it would really take the team places that it’s never been,” Banks said.
New members share in the drive to improve their talents to continue to grow as a team. “The Centre Cheerleading team is filled with great girls with a great attitude and a true love for the sport. After cheering with the girls, I noticed that they have the dream and drive to become a more competitive team. I wanted to be a part of a Cheerleading team with high goals again and I wanted to cheer with these girls and help the team move forward,” firstyear Kelly Tran said.
Being a part of the Cheerleading team awards its members with leadership opportunities, experience with public performance, and ultimately the support of a strong group of peers. “It’s had a great impact on my Centre experience,” Banks said. “Since joining I’ve noticed myself become more confident with whom I am and learned about being the leader of a team. It definitely isn’t what I thought it was going to be when I joined, but I’m so thankful to have these girls behind me. We are a giant family.”
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Men’s Basketball looks to dominate the SAA By ALEX MULHALL STAFF WRITER
The Centre Men’s Basketball team was playing at a high level before most of America even knew what a Kardashian was. Over the past eight seasons, they have managed to win seven conference titles. On top of that, the 2014-2015 team is coming off two consecutive NCAA tournament berths, including a first round win against the LaGrange College Panthers last year. All the recent success would normally inflate a program’s ego, but Head Coach Greg Mason has no trouble keeping things in perspective. “With us winning seven of our last eight conference titles, sometimes the expectations of others outside the program can become a burden,” Mason said. “But we don’t talk about or focus on the past. We just try to get better everyday and enjoy the journey.” With how bright the future is for this team of Colonels, looking forward is not a hard thing to do. Despite losing Donavan Whiteside, an All-Southern Athletic Association (SAA) First Team forward, and Collin Lopez, an All-SAA Honorable Mention shooting guard, all members of the Centre Class of 2014, this year’s team should have no problems producing on both ends of the court. Junior forward/center Tyler Wesley was named SAA Defensive Player of the Year after leading the conference in blocks with 69 and finishing fourth in rebounding with 215 total rebounds. Senior guard/forward Josh Karsner was awarded First Team honors and junior forward/center Blake Scinta was named to the Second Team. All three, along with senior guard Michael Geegan, captain this year’s squad. “[Karsner] was a First Team player coming off the bench last year. That just tells you how unselfish of an indi-
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Junior forward Blake Scinta goes up for a contested layup during last years NCAA tournament contest against LaGrange University.
vidual he is,” Mason said. The biggest roster difference for this year’s team will be at the guard position. Sophomores Andrew Steggeman and Matt Gump will be starting at point and shooting guards, both of whom will be in constant rotation with Geegan and junior Bryan Repishti. “We’ve always been a very balanced, team minded program,” Geegan said. “The attitude this year has mainly been to play through [Tyler] Wesley and [Blake] Scinta. They’re the best post duo in the conference, so we want to take advantage of their abilities.”
Scinta, Wesley, and the rest of the Centre big men have a new instructor on their low post game. Assistant Coach Ryan Wiersma comes to Centre after a great playing and coaching stint with the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels. “Having a coach that has so much experience at such a high level has transferred well to our game,” Scinta said. “Ryan has been doing a great job with our bigs,” Mason said. “That is the strength of this team. His understanding of offensive basketball is
fantastic thanks to his time spent with two of the best offensive minds in the game, Coach Jeff Neubauer [Head Coach of Eastern Kentucky University] and Coach Mike Maker [Head Coach of Marist College].” Between the dominant inside presence, the constant perimeter threat, and the all around good defense, this team has the talent to aspire to high goals for this year. However, thanks to Mason’s level-headedness, those hopes are tempered in a grounded reality. “We feel we can beat the best team
on our schedule but whoever is the worst team on our schedule could beat us if we don’t come prepared to play,” Mason said. “What I’ve found is that just ‘winning trophies’ does not add tremendous value to any life. I tell the guys to just go enjoy the day to day process of playing the sport you love.” That idea–to enjoy every game of the season and play like it’s your last– is an attitude held by the entire team. “Rather than looking to the future and trying to predict how far we can make it in the tournament, we want to play every game like it’s the last one on our schedule,” Karsner said. There are plenty of games on the schedule to get excited about. Home games against rivals Transylvania Univeristy Pioneers (Nov. 19), Birmingham Southern College Panthers (Jan. 15), and Oglethorpe University Stormy Petrels (Feb. 1) are sure to be high energy games for the team. They are hoping that the student body can come out and give them even more energy to feed off of. “We love it when we have a packed student section. A great crowd can completely alter the flow of the game and can give us a momentum swing we need,” Repishti said. Based on recent history, this year promises to be another very exciting year for the Colonels. “With a little more success last year than the year before, we are returning a veteran, mature team,” Geegan said. “Every one of us is committed to improving each day to get where we want to be. If we take care of the little things and trust in the process, the rest will take care of itself.” The coaching is there. The talent is there. The hunger is there. All that’s left is for us to come out and support our Colonels this season. In the words of infamous National Football League wide receiver Terrell Owens, “get your popcorn ready.” You won’t want to miss this.
Sophomore Hunter Trenamen: a player that puts the team first By MICHELLE KIM CENTO WRITER
The Centre College Football team as a whole, fresh off defeating conference rival Birmingham Southern College to finish their undefeated regular season, has not failed to gain recognition, but individual achievements can sometimes be under-acknowledged. On a team comprised of 107 players, sophomore offensive lineman Hunter Trenamen demonstrates exactly what it takes to be a dedicated player. Trenamen’s father encouraged him to play football at a young age, but he despised the sport for several years until finally realizing his potential. His recognition of his natural ability developed into a love for football, especially the Colonels’ Football program. “It’s a blast to be a part of something this special. I love the little traditions and nuances like cookies and milk, bingo, and Big Big Beck chants. I love that the coaches really invest in their players to make them come out of the program as better men. I love that the coaches do their jobs with bigger [Biblical] virtues at the front of their mind, like selflessness and courage,” Treneman said. Trenamen is praised for a variety of different aspects on the field. “I’d say his strengths are his aggressiveness and positive attitude. Injuries have been an obstacle that he has had to overcome, but his ability to face them head on is always great,” sophomore line-backer Ben Bostick said. According to sophomore offensive lineman Austin Arnold, run blocking is
“hands down” Trenamen’s best quality on the field. “I can’t remember the last time he and I lost a double team [pass rush] in practice or games. He’s got a competitive edge as well … he hates losing,” Arnold said. One of Trenamen’s most prized achievements is winning the “12th Man” award twice this season. This award is given to the player that did not start the game, but provided the largest impact when he entered. “On the football field, Hunter plays every rep and goes through every drill with a ton of effort,” offensive line Coach Christopher Limbach said. “He is one of our strongest and most physical O-Linemen on the team. He builds his teammates up and pushes others around him to be better, whether it’s hanging out together as a group of friends or getting after the defense on the field. Off the field, he might also be the best linemen we have when it comes to eating BBQ Chicken and playing cornhole.” Trenamen believes in building strong relationships with his teammates as well as his coaches. “I love coaching Hunter because he is extremely consistent and takes coaching well. He is in a good mood and is ready to work every day. I can tell that Hunter loves his teammates and loves playing football,” Limbach said. Teammates agree that these relationships are one of the greatest benefits that continue to last when off the field. “Being on the team has definitely
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Sophomore offensive lineman Hunter Trenamen poses for a photo with his father after a home Football game during the 2014 season.
strengthened our friendship. Finding a brother on the team who you not only spend a significant amount of time with, but also share the same values with, creates a strong bond,” Bostick said. “He’s always willing to help others and he truly wants what’s best for them. We push each other on the football field, in the weight room, and in everything else that we do because we are best friends and teammates,” sophomore quarterback J.D. Morgan said. As much time and effort that he
puts into the sport, Trenamen puts his best foot forward in maintaining a proper balance between his life on the field and outside of it. He is involved in many other extra curricular activities on campus, including Centre Christian Fellowship, intramural sports, and church “Not many people may know that he is a believer in Jesus Christ. He encourages me daily with my walk with Christ and it really relates to his positive outlook on life,” Arnold said. Trenamen is a Behavioral Neuroscience major with future plans to get
into graduate school for physical therapy close to his home in Louisville. He is also considering a career in teaching where he would also pursue coaching the sport he has come to love. “Centre has done an excellent job of forcing me to learn how to balance all of my activities very quickly,” Trenamen said. “Time seems a lot more valuable here but the coaching staff makes it very clear that we are here at Centre College to be student-athletes. They constantly put players in positions to succeed in the classroom and off the field in general.”
Until the Whistle Blows: Centre College, Title Town, USA By ALEX MULHALL STAFF WRITER
Have you ever had one of those days when everything seems to be going right? One of those days where, from the moment your feet hit the floor in the morning, you know that things are going to go your way. Centre College athletic teams have been having “one of those days” for the past few weeks. The Centre football team capped off an undefeated season, finshed as the 18th ranked team in the country, and was awarded the best playoff seed we’ve had in years. The Colonels will travel to play fifth ranked John Carroll University. Centre Women’s Soccer continues to advance in the NCAA tournament after “shocking” the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) by winning the conference tournament as the number four seed and defeating the University of Puget Sound Loggers in thrilling fashion. Centre Field Hockey has won the
SAA, beat a very good Lynchburg College Fighting Hornets team in the first round of the NCAA playoffs, and swept the post-season SAA awards. However, team was defeated in the Sweet Sixteen by the top ranked team in the country, the Salisbury Univeristy Sea Gulls. Junior forward Julie Gates was named the SAA Offensive Player of the Year, defender Erin Mays was named SAA Defensive Player of the Year, and Head Coach Jenelle Anthony was named the SAA Coach of the Year. I wrote in a previous column about how apathetic Centre students are about our athletics. Attendance at games is minimal at best. I’m not saying that students should be putting off their responsibilities to go watch a game. But just because it’s not the University of Alabama Crimson Tide on the field doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be watching. This is a historic run for Centre athletics. Unfortunately the Centre football
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team was not selected to host the first round of the NCAA tournament, therefore this is the end of fall home sporting events.
“Centre College athletic teams have been having ‘one of those days’ for the past few weeks.” Luckily, however, the Men’s and Women’s Basketball seasons are just around the corner, and I wholly expect the student section to be rowdy and ready to go. Your’s truly will be there in a bright red “Beat Transy” tshirt that was passed down from the legendary C.J. Donald (Centre Class of 2014), who served as The Cento’s sports columnist the previous year. When you come to games, be pre-
pared to heckle your heart out. I was at the SAA Women’s Soccer championship and watched the ladies dominate the Rhodes College Lynxesand while sophomore Destinie Graves put on a goal-scoring clinic against a conference rival, a large group of students stood on the hill and cheered on the home team while mixing in some good-natured remarks at the opposing players. Nothing we said was in any way, shape, or form was offensive (number 27 for Rhodes just looks like someone who drinks soy milk on purpose). We were chastised by a school official for singling out individual players on the opposing team. That’s a problem. I understand the unwritten rules of sportsmanship. Believe it or not, I used to be an athlete. I’ve been on the other side of some very offensive heckling. I know where the line is and I never come close to crossing it. The same can be said for most any Centre student as well. After all, if we’re good enough people to get into
Centre College, we’re probably good enough people to not give this college a bad name at a home athletic event. There is nothing inherently wrong with heckling. It’s part of an athletic atmosphere. Why do you think home field advantage plays such a strong role in determining the outcomes of games? If the school plans on cracking down on any sort of heckling or jeering, I’m afraid attendance will drop even farther. As long as we are respectful and clean, we should be allowed to yell “number 15 listens to Nickelback” during a game. Even if you’re not comfortable heckling, come support your school. We are dominating the SAA in everything from Cross Country to Volleyball. Our Men’s Basketball team is fresh off an NCAA tournament appearance and our Women’s team is brimming with potential. There’s something in the water in Danville, and for now, it looks like it’s here to stay.
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