May 4, 2011 Vol. LXXX No. 28
CU student makes film for Sundance Check us out By TJ Meadows
the last people on earth. staff and students portrayed “It’s not a viewpoint of the various characters. All News Editor ‘Let’s solve the problem’ locations were filmed in but how we would adapt to Athens and Princeton, mostDustin Mays, a Concord being the last one percent ly at the Violets Apartments. student, has wrapped an of humanity on “Scott Noble independent film project Earth,” he said. is the main accalled “The World After” “It’s different tor, but it also that he wrote and directed. to look at it that features Wil“It’s heavily influenced by way, and what liam Radford, the 90’s independent movie regular people Rebecca Vanrevolution,” he said. “It’s got would do in that Camp, Ben a lot of influence from Quen- situation. It also VanCamp, and tin Tarrantino, Robert Ro- observes future - Taken from the film others,” he said. driguez, and the 50’s movie survival and imCasey Cange‘The Last Man on Earth.’” plications of those actions.” losi of the Division of Fine The plotline follows a Only Concord equipment Arts will be scoring the film. select few people as they was used in the filming of According to Mays, the survive being some of the movie, and only Concord film will be entered into the
“It’s not karma... it’s something else...”
Sundance Film Festival for judging, and will be premiered on campus next fall. “We’re talking about the premiere now,” said Mays. “It’s more geared towards August.” The film wrapped a few weeks ago and the cast, crew, and a select few guests viewed the completed film to see if anything needed changed and to celebrate the end of filming. The project is being supported mostly by 46by2 Productions, which was started by Mays and Noble. The project site can
be found at http://www. kickstarter.com/projects/ dustinmays/the-world-after. Using the site, you can help to fund the remainder of the movie costs. “I just want people to see it,” said Noble. “I don’t care if you love it or hate it, or whatever. Dustin [Mays] wrote the script in two nights, and it’s amazing. Guy’s a machine.” The trailer can also be found on the project site. “We need five grand to make this thing really happen,” Noble said. “Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Staff Writer This September will mark 10 years since 9/11. March 1st, 2012 will mark one year of the death of the world’s most wanted: Osama Bin Laden. With Bin Laden‘s death being covered on every news channel and taking over people’s facebook newsfeed, America soon knew the news. Osama Bin Laden is dead. With that, America celebrated the 4th of July a bit early this year. With flags flying proudly all around the nation, Americans screaming with joy, and with full of pride singing our national anthem, Americans rejoiced. According to CNN.com, late Sunday night, President Barack Obama announced al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden is dead. “Tonight I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that has killed
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CU Entertainment Senior Moments West Virginia
Graduate List Arts & Entertainment: Insidious Review Jazz/Percussion Choir’s Mozart Review Symphonic Band Photo by Josh Hanna Members of the TKE fraternity singing the national anthem in celebration of Osama Bin Laden’s death. Bin Laden, who masterminded the September 11 terrorist attacks was killed over the weekend.
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tudent Life: SGA argues over SWhat Do You remaining budget Think? By Kelly Connors
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Photo by Johnathon Shrader Patrick Fountain performs as “Renee” during GSA’s Pride Week Drag Show. Fountain went on to the final round for the drag queens, but was beaten in a lyp-sync battle with Garrett Lester.
GSA hosts Pride Week drag show By Samantha Ricketts
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Shay Brown, Jil Cassie Goodwin, and Amber Booher. Following this performance later in the day, the GSA hosted a pride march around campus. A group of about 25 members and supporters marched around Concord chanting for equality. The following night the group hosted a drag show for both drag queens and kings with stage names like Renee, Rico Suave,
Editor-in-Chief Bailey, Last week CU’s GayStraight Alliance hosted the second annual campus Pride Week. At 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday, five members of the group showcased their choreographing skills in front of the gameroom with a flashmob performance of Lady GaGa’s “Telephone.” Members who participated were TJ Mead-
Ginny Tonic, and Raul. Before the show even started there were at least 45 people in attendance. And extra dresses were provided for any males who wanted to enter the competition late. There were about 20 contestants, many of which were actual members of the GSA. Some standout performances of the night were
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Last week’s SGA meeting was run by the newly elected executive board. The new board had several parliamentary procedure issues, which was to be expected as one’s first time directing the flow of an SGA meeting, especially one as long and arduous as it was, can be quite difficult. The majority of the meeting was spent debating what the money leftover in the SGA’s budget that had not been allocated to any group or organization would go to. Business Manager Adam Pauley suggested that all leftover funds, which should total around $8,000 should go to funding for a one-card system for Concord students. With any luck, this one-card system will be implemented by the fall semester in 2011. A debate was sparked when it was suggested that the money leftover at the end of the semester should be split between funding for the one-card system and funding to purchase new couches or equipment
for the game room, the argument for the split being that students would see immediate results of the money in the game room. The argument against splitting the budget was that the game room already applies for and receives funding from the SGA, and that if the money is split up, there might not be enough money to actually implement the onecard system by the fall. The one-card system has been talked about for about five years, and this summer it is finally a possibility, and the SGA felt that it is better to put all of the leftover money toward the one-card system than to split it up. There were two complaints brought up last week, one being that the cafeteria had not served a vegetarian entre in a previous week. The complaint was investigated, and the cafeteria staff said that they had served a vegetarian entre. The second complaint was about Josh Hanna’s sexuality, and it was thrown away because it was deemed unprofessional, although quite entertaining.
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Kudos Corner: Arnoldi offers scholarship to teen moms By Jeremy Sallie
Staff Writer The mission of Concord University is to provide quality, liberal arts-based education, to foster scholarly activities, and to serve the regional community, It takes hard work and dedication from faculty and staff to live up to those expectations. That is why each week The Concordian will bring its readers a firsthand look at those who go beyond the call of duty at the university level. The last issue of the semester brings its attention to the famous Dr. Katherine Arnoldi of the Division of Language and Literature department. I use the term “famous,” as Arnoldi has appeared on The Today Show, Tom Brokow, Nightly News, and CNN Entertainment Today for her graphic novel, The Amaz-
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Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaida,” Obama said. Hundreds of people arrived at the White House late Sunday night and chanted, “USA! USA!” and, “Hey, hey, goodbye!” in reference to the death of Bin Laden and then topped it off by singing the national anthem. Looking down memory lane, although not cheerful
ing True Story of a Teenage Single Mom. The Kennedy Marshall Company, known for its work in Seabiscuit, Munich, and Bourne Identity will partner Universal Studios to transform the story into a full-length movie. Dr. Arnoldi holds a Ph.D. in creative writing from Binghamton University. Her work entitled “All Things Are Labor,” published in 2007, earned the Henfield Transatlantic Fiction Award, the DeJur Award, New York Foundation of the Arts Award in Fiction, the Newhouse Award, and the Juniper Prize. Most students know Arnoldi as a professor, teaching courses like World Literature II, Composition 101, The Graphic Novel as Literature, Performance Poetry, and Short Story, Fiction Writing. However, several know her as the representative
for the Fulbright Program. Dr. Arnoldi recently returned from Paraguay as a Fulbright Fellow and has given various presentations on her journeys to promote the Fulbright Program at Concord University. Known as a “flagship international educational exchange program,” Fulbright is a great opportunity for students to conduct research in another country. Other students may know Arnoldi for her $500 Katherine Arnoldi scholarship she awards to teen moms. Most recently the scholarship was awarded to Concord student Megan Berry, the mother of four-year-old daughter Scarlette. “I can’t believe that I was the one out of all of Concord to win that because I know that there is a lot of like single moms that go there,” said Berry to Jessica Y. Lilly in an interview
with WV Public Broadcasting. The scholarship is given during the second semester each academic year. Arnoldi hopes to raise awareness and encourage others to offer scholarships, “my income is below $30,000 a year and yet I can give a $500 scholarship to a student and hopefully not only change that student but others,” said Arnoldi in an interview with WV Public Broadcasting. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Arnoldi, the Fulbright Program, or the Katherine Arnoldi scholarship, email her at karnoldi@concord.edu. We would like to thank Dr. Arnoldi for her efforts in helping mold Concord University into what it is Photo from concord.edu today, the Campus Beautiful. Look to the next issue of Dr. Kathrine Arnoldi has appeared on The Today Show and othThe Concordian to recognize er television programs to promote her graphic novel “The Amazother outstanding faculty and ing True Story of a Teenage Mom.” staff at Concord University.
memories, nearly 11 years ago, hijackers, with intent, crashed two airplanes into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. A third airplane was crashed into the Pentagon. And, the fourth plane crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. With the death of over 3,000 innocent people on September 11, 2001, the death of Bin Laden is an enormous mark in history for the United States of America. President Obama said on March 1st, “Today, at my
direction, the United States launched a targeted operation against that compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability.” Obama made the killing/ capture of Bin Laden the top priority of the war against al Qaeda. A team of U.S. Navy Seals carried out the operation in Pakistan that ended in the death of Osama Bin Laden. The operation lasted about 40 minutes and it is not
known who actually fired the shot that killed Bin Laden. Four others in the compound also were killed. One of them being Bin Laden’s adult son, another being a woman who was used as a shield by a male solider, officials said. The compound where Osama Bin Laden was killed is located a little more than 1,000 yards from a Pakistan Military Academy. This raises some questions about how much information the Pakistan military may
have had about his location. While this is a huge historical achievement for America, it is being warned that caution must be taken. The United States put American diplomatic services around the world on high alert and issued a global travel warning for Americans. “There is no doubt that al-Qaida will continue to pursue attacks against us,” Obama said. “We must and we will remain vigilant at home and abroad.” Also, our very own frater-
nity, TKE, chose to rejoice the death of Bin Laden by parading around campus last Sunday night/early Monday morning. The TKE’s continuously sung the national anthem (very loudly) and shouted “USA.” Although it was late, most found it humorous overall. A massive thank you is also going out to our Armed Forces and others who helped perform this operation to exterminate the mastermind of 9/11.
does have consequences. Stayteen.org advertises the MTV’s reality television show “Teen Mom” and ABC’s “Secret Life of the American Teenager.” Both shows are an attempt to decrease the pregnancy rate by showing its audience a day in the life of teen parenthood. Stayteen.org offers “Fast Facts” as well. One in six girls in the U.S. will be a teen mom. The U.S. has the highest rate of teen pregnancy in the entire developed world. Babies born to teens are more likely to grow up poor, have health problems, be abused and neglected, fail in school and eventually become teen parents themselves. Less than
half of teen moms graduate from high school. Furthermore, eight out of 10 fathers do not marry the teen mothers of their babies. And a couple who has sexual intercourse without using protection or any other kind of contraception, such as birth control, has an 85 percent chance of getting pregnant within a year. Familyfirstaid.org also presented a number of attention grabbing facts, including that teen pregnancy costs the United States at least $7 billion annually. The Youth Leadership Team, which is a team working both nationally and locally for teen pregnancy prevention.
One in 17 people in the US suffer from a serious mental illness, according to nmih. org. In May of 1949, Mental Health Awareness month began to raise awareness for mental health conditions and wellness for all. Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Alcohol/Substance Use/Abuse, Schizophrenia, Personality Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders are several categories of mental illnesses. Bipolar Disorder is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Depression is when sadness interferes with people’s lives
and daily, normal activities. Schizophrenia is a chronic, disabling disorder. They may not make sense when they talk and may sit for hours without moving or talking. Borderline Personality Disorder is a serious mental illness characterized by instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self-image, and behavior. Eating Disorders, such as Bulimia, Anorexia Nervosa and Binge-Eating Disorders, are present when a person experiences severe instabilities in eating behavior; examples being extreme decrease of food intake or extreme overeating. Those with Generalized Anxiety Disorder live their
days in extreme anxiety. Mental illnesses affect a person’s thinking, feelings, ability to relate to others, and mood. It is said that approximately 57.7 million Americans experience a mental health disorder in a given year and that 10 percent of children and youth in the US suffer from serious emotional and mental disorders that cause significant functional impairment in their day to day lives. The World Health Organization reported that four of the 10 leading causes of disability in the US and other developed countries are mental disorders. Let’s take a moment and remember those affected by mental illnesses.
May is Teen Pregancy and Mental Health Awareness Month
By Sara Cameron
Staff Writer Three in every 10 girls become pregnant by the age of 20, according to thenationalcampaign.org. May 4th is Teen Pregnancy Awareness Day. People can log on to stayteen.org and participate in the website’s sponsored activities. Those who do this will be supporting Teen Pregnancy Awareness Day/ Month. You can join in on the games, quizzes, and other activities, to help support awareness. May is Teen Pregnancy Awareness Month to create awareness and remind people that sexual intercourse
The Concordian Announcements Board
Don’t waste time and paper putting up flyers all over campus. Reach your audience using The Concordian Announcements Board. All organizations, individuals, and departments are encouraged to submit short announcements about events on campus or requests from the community. Email concordian@concord.edu to submit an announcement or to inquire for further information. Concord Color Fridays--Show Your Concord Spirit! Wear maroon and gray or your Concord gear on Fridays! Go CU! Cap and Gown Receptions: Thursday, May 5: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the University Point Alumni Lounge Wednesday, May 11: 1 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the University Point Alumni Lounge Dates to remember: May 13, 2011: 4 p.m. Alumni Gathering, University Point Pais Reception Hall May 13, 2011: 6 p.m. CU Alumni Banquet, Ballroom, Student Center May 14, 2011: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Spring Commencement, Carter Center May 15, 2011: 3 p.m. Grand Opening and Dedication of University Point September 24, 2011: HOMECOMING
The Homecoming Committee has chosen Comic Books to be the theme for Homecoming 2011. The selection should be sent to amillshardy@concord.edu. A confirmation email will be sent to the organizations when the email has been received. The Deadline for an Organization to sign up for Homecoming will be on Friday, September 2nd at 4pm. The deadline for selecting candidates will also be on Friday, September 2nd at 4pm. Please contact Anna Hardy at x5311 if you have any questions.
SMARTHINKING is a free online tutoring service available 24/7 for most classes and paper editing. For help with SMARTHINKING, contact the ASC in Admin332, asc@concord.edu, or phone 304-384-6074.
The Student Government Association (SGA) has regular meetings Wednesdays at 4p.m. in the Stateroom. All students are invited to attend.
The Film Society offers a variety of films for your enjoyment, free of charge on Thursdays at 8 p.m., Fridays at 3:30 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. and on Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. in Marsh Hall Room 237. Everyone is invited.
Upcoming Career Related Webinar Series Just in case you haven’t been following what’s happening in the employment world today, be advised that finding a job following the completion of a college degree, is highly competitive. Students need to start early in their college career to develop and hone job search skills to be a competitive candidate upon graduation. The Career/Advancement Services Office will be hosting a series of free webinars for all Concord students and anyone else interested in learning more about proven job search techniques. All webinars will be held from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. in B19-Library. The topics for the seminars are as follows: Wednesday, May 4 Networking Devora Zack Wednesday, May 11 Career Strategy Peter Weddle Wednesday, May 18 Job Search Martin Yate
Mid term grades of inadequate progress (D and F grades) have been posted by the faculty to your MyCU account. Please access your account to see if you have any mid-term grades. If you have any uncertainty about how you are doing in your classes, please speak to your instructors regardless of whether you have a posted midterm or not. The last day to withdraw from Concord University for the Spring 2011 semester is Friday, May 6, 2011 by 4 p.m. Please contact the Registrar’s Office if you have any questions.
The Concord Carillon wants to hear from you! If you have a request that you’d like to hear played on the bells, send it to carillon@concord.edu!
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Opinions
In Response to: “Kennedy’s Children” Review By Christin Walker
Guest Writer As a member of the cast of the recent Concord Theatre production of KENNEDY’S CHILDREN I would like to address several points made in Jae Wharton’s recent “review” of the show. In his review Jae alleges that the cast declined to be interviewed. This is simply not true. He never asked the cast for an interview. Along with problems with the truth, Jae’s article also reflects virtually no understanding or experience with the theatre, or with American history.
KENNEDY’S CHILDREN chronicles the impact that JFK’s life and times had and continues to have on American culture; hence the name KENNEDY’S CHILDREN. The five characters portrayed in the piece had their lives shattered when this charismatic young leader fell to an assassin’s bullet. The initial monologue in the piece is solely about the president being shot in Dallas. It is also perhaps worthy of note that Jae did an article a few weeks earlier about the show and that there were several other stories printed stating the premise of the piece. If one doesn’t read,
one should be careful about what one writes. Several other points deserve attention: Jae needs to learn the difference between dialogue and monologue. There is no dialogue in KENNEDY’S CHILDREN. It is made-up of inter-related monologues. Those involved in the production can’t be held responsible if some people were confused as to where the piece was to be presented. The venue was full every performance so clearly some people found their way. If one had read the many posters that the Public Relations Workshop distributed they
all stated “HC Paul Theatre.” University theatre offers the campus community the opportunity to experience live sometimes thought-provoking performances. If one chooses to leave the performance for whatever reason they are free to do so. KENNEDY’S CHILDREN is a graphic sometimes brutal view of a chaotic time in our country’s history. We think it’s a story that is worth telling. Drama like KENNEDY’S CHILDREN is intended to make one think, in the same way one ponders the meaning of an abstract painting.
No need for excitement at Concord By Sara Cameron
there is always some form of homework, studying, and Staff Writer most of the time even both, I swear, I hear it every sin- that we should be doing. Being my first semester gle day. There is nothing to here and all, my schedule is do here at Concord. And honestly, there is not much to do great. If I put 100 percent in the Athens/Princeton area, effort into it, I’d be rolling let alone West Virginia. But, out of my first semester with in the end, is that the point of a 4.0. But it has been easy attending college? To be able and I didn’t try my hardest. to let loose once your classes I always have homework are over? I don’t think so. It though. And my hardest is more of studying until it class is Math 090, which is hurts you to think anymore easy, but I make it extremely difficult. and continuing to study. So, I am sure everyone I am going to start off by who attends this university saying that I should be memalways has homework times orizing my speech at the mo10. This being said, we don’t ment. But, I want one more of my opinions out to the exactly need a shopping public before the semester mall right down the road or ends. My point is to say that a movie theatre across the
street. The whole point of coming to college is to better ourselves, study, and do something with our lives. True, I don’t want to study 24/7. That’s why there is a mall about 15 minutes away and the SAC sponsors fun events for us at least once a week. We do not need much more. We’re supposed to be preparing for that test Friday, not burning a whole in our pocket. We have a game room, volleyball court, basketball court, park, friends, etc. if we need a break from the books. There are televisions and computers. Going to the mall and the movies are places that you are more
By Dustin Blankenship
scary are what make these an adventure. As “Closing Time” by Semisonic says, “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” I’m sad to be leaving behind a great school, and Concord University is one. I’m also sad to be leaving all of my friends and brothers. They are amazing. I’m also sad to be leaving Southern West Virginia for the first time in my life. But time comes to move on. Sure, these beginnings are new and unique, but they are exciting. My new friends are amazing. I’m just sad I waited until two weeks left in Athens to make them. And I know that I’m moving on to bigger and better things in life,
than likely going to spend money that you probably shouldn’t. I haven’t been to any other college or university, so I can’t speak for them. But here at Concord, we have professors that care. Personally, every single one of my teachers is great. My advisor is amazing. Everyone is friendly. I have met amazing people who have made me realize what friends should be like. Also, I despise hearing I hate this school. It’s simple, transfer. Maybe Concord isn’t giving you the ‘excitement’ that you think you need in your life, but I can tell you one thing that it is giving you: your future.
Final Senior Moments Student Life Editor
This will be my final senior moment. For those of you who have been following, I’ve been using this column to provide advice about different situations from the perspective of a senior at Concord. Of course, now, I’m writing from the perspective of a graduating senior. In the fall I will begin at West Virginia University College of Law. It’s something scary and new, but I’m extremely excited. Recently, I have gone through a lot of different situations in my life that I’m certain the readership can relate to in part or in whole.
My father underwent major surgery for a severe medical issue, my relationship ended, I’m moving to a new school, I’m graduating in 10 days, and I’m moving to the city for the first time in my life. On top of all this, I’m balancing work, school, starting new friendships, and organizational responsibilities. So, this final senior moment will focus on endings and beginnings. Beginnings are sometimes just as scary as endings. For me, it’s a lot about the unknown. It’s the thought of being unsure about anything. That’s really what makes both situations scary. Things may be better or worse based on the beginning and the ending. The very facts that make these
but my friends and brothers, my family, will always be there for me. Perhaps, not all of them, but the ones that really matter will always be there. And I will be for them as well. I wish there was some kind of advice that I could provide to younger students about these matters that could be useful. However, this situation is new for me, too. The best advice that I can give in any situation, whether beginning or ending, is to live life to the fullest. Fill your life with love and happiness will come. Friends will come and go and you will move to new locations, but the beauty in life is found in the unknown. Sometimes, life finds a way of surprising you.
We are West Virginia By Scott Noble
Staff Writer I was thinking of writing a piece regarding Osama Bin Laden, but Sara is stealing my thunder, so after a trip to central West Virginia, and being privy to its unspoiled beauty, I decided to post a rant I carry with me every time I tell the geographically challenged where I am from. I may bitch and moan about the goings on around here be they social, economic, or political, but hey, it is my right as one with roots in this fair state. For the record, I have lived in many states and countries, but this odd little state keeps drawing me back. When I am asked where I am from, I believe this is the response that puts it all in a nutshell. If you are from
here, I hope this will help you paint a clearer picture; if not, this should give a better perspective of what the Mountain State is all about. My description is as follows, so pay attention, kids: We are WEST Virginians. For the ignorant or uninitiated, I must type WEST in all caps due to the fact we need to remind you that on June 20th, 1863, we became a state, separate from our wonderful, yet misguided cousins form the wonderful Commonwealth of Virginia. Our cities and towns do not include the names Richmond, Alexandria, Martinsville, or even Virginia Beach (go figure). We are Princeton, Bluefield, Beckley, Charleston, Parkersburg, Huntington, Wierton, Clarksburg, and Hacker Valley. We have un-
spoiled land, regardless of what the enviro-nazis think. We gave miners a living and hopefully, a union that does not misrepresent what Matewan provided (remember that next time you hit a light switch). Brad Paisley, Don Knotts, Rich Little, Jerry West, and a number of other luminaries found us worthwhile, yet mainstream America ignores, chides, and belittles us. You know what? We really could give a rat’s south end. We wave at strangers, say howdy, and yes, our college kids burn the random couch on a good night. We have been blessed and at the same time, cursed with doofy politicians, road kill eating/ cousin marrying stereotypes, and a propensity to swallow and or accept our position as America’s bastard child...sorry Alaska,
but Palin doesn’t qualify you for the title. Hell, it’s almost like being the Canada of the United States sometimes. Get to know us. Do not be afraid. I’ve been to every state and a few places across the pond and at least I try to learn something about you before I go. If you never set foot here, know this: you will find us to be just as screwy as the bunch from your neck of the woods. But after a “howdy,” slap on the back, and a helping of Granny’s cathead biscuits and gravy, you will leave fat, happy, and with an appreciation of Wild, Wonderful, WEST Virginia. John Denver loved us, why can’t you? Country roads, I am truly home... proud to be a Mountaineer, we will always be free...
It does not require an explanation, it is there to be interpreted. If the interpretation is beyond the comprehension of the person charged with reviewing it that perhaps says more about the person than about the piece. If Jae is so eager to interview people maybe he should have talked with a broader representation of the audience and included their impressions in the article. Clearly, Jae Wharton had trouble understanding the play. While it is a bit frightening that given this confusion he would undertake to write about it, is it not fair
to assume that someone with an apparent interest in reviewing the arts would take a little time to practice some “investigative journalism?” Ever heard of GOOGLE? Look it up! In the final analysis everyone is entitled to an opinion. As a journalist, however, one is bound by ethics. That includes publishing the truth. There is doubt as to whether or not Jae Wharton even saw the complete production of KENNEDY’S CHILDREN. He embarrassed himself and The Concordian with his childish effort to review a piece he clearly did not understand.
Another Response to “Kennedy’s Children” By Rebecca Creel, Ainsley Miller, and Charles Wallace
Guest Writers Jae, we’re sorry to have to tell you this, but you’re off of our Christmas card list. It probably doesn’t matter that much though, and you’re likely not that hurt. Like art, Christmas cards require a degree of insight and artistic interpretation. Frankly, after reading your review, you don’t seem to be too gifted in either area. First, the nuts and bolts. Why did you lie? You wrote that the cast refused you an interview. That simply isn’t true. We spoke to the campus radio station and to the Bluefield newspaper. Why would we refuse you? Fess up, you never requested an interview. And while we’re on the subject of honesty, you really need to learn the difference between dialogue and monologue; there is no dialogue in KENNEDY’S CHILDREN. See, dialogue is where two or more people are talking, monologue is when only one person is talking. You also stated that people you knew didn’t understand the piece. There were probably dozens of people who didn’t understand it. That’s not unusual with art. But we were talking over lunch today, and we agreed that while none of us really get what Picasso was trying to say we’re going to keep trying to figure it out and we‘re certainly not going to write about it. Did you ever consider that maybe
you need to talk to smarter people. You were also confused about the structure. Let’s take a second and talk about how a play is put together. Not by halves as you suggest, that’s football or grapefruit. In a play you have the first act (also known as Act I) and the second act (known as Act II). Come on, have you ever seen a play before? We hate to break it to you, but there is some talk that maybe you didn’t see this one. In an effort to expand your knowledge and to help your confusion, the short presidency of John F. Kennedy represented one of the most promising and one of the most chaotic periods of American history. The Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam all helped to shape who we are today. Apparently you don’t know that. If you aspire to be a student you’ve got to realize that there is more to America than SPORTS CENTER and AMERICAN IDOL. While this might be an alien concept, some of us enjoy exploring art; it helps us discover where we came from and where we‘re going. This is painful, Jae, but really, it’s for your own good. While we don’t know you, indeed, none of us have ever met you, there is a general consensus among us that after reading your article, maybe journalism isn’t the best career choice. Before you write another article about something you don’t understand and lie in print, maybe you should reflect on the awesome responsibility that goes along with putting your name on an article.
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The First Amendment
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
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Spring 2011 Graduates Keli Ann Akers Bachelor of Science Major: BiologyLiberal Arts
Sarah Annette Alley B.S. in Business Administration Major: Finance Major: Management Carlyn McKinsey Almarez Bachelor of Arts Major: Advertising/Graphic Design Major: Studio Art Hope Elizabeth Amsdill B.S. in Business Administration Major: Management Major: Administrative Systems Zachary David Atkins B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies Cum Laude Sports Management Non Degree Minor: Recreation & Tourism Mgt. Brandon Lane Austin Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude Major: Political Science Sara Rulina Ballengee Master of Education Cognate: Health Promotion Kelsey Lynne Ballard B.S. in Business Administration Major: Marketing Dale Alicia Barnett B.S. in Education Cum Laude Major: Secondary Education Teaching Field: Art PreK-Adult Erin Marie Barnett B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies Sports Management Jessica Rae Basham Master of Education Cognate: Health Promotion Evan Thomas Bay B.S. in Environmental Geosciences Heather Nicole Beasley B.S. in Athletic Training Cum Laude Non Degree Minor: Health Promotion Adam Hunter Belcher Bachelor of Arts Major: History Major: History w/ emp. in Philosophy Johnathan S. Belcher B.S.in Business Administration Major: Marketing Matthew Lowell Belcher B.S. in Business Administration Major: Management Major: Administrative Systems Andrea Marie Bell Regents Bachelor of Arts Erica Marie Bell Bachelor of Arts Major: EnglishWriting Emphasis Minor: Sociology Donald Lee Ballamy Bachelor of Science Major: Chemistry Pre professional Ashlea Nicole Bennett Regents Bachelor of Arts Brandon Basil Bennett Master of Education Cognate: Social Studies Jared Shane Bennett Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude Major: Geography Major: History Hayley Elizabeth Bird Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude Major: Sociology
Major: Psychology
Major: History
Mark Henry Blackwell Regents Bachelor of Arts
Jason David Carpenter B.S.in Education Magna Cum Laude Major: Secondary Education Teaching Field: Business Educ. 5-Adult
Dustin Scott Blankenship Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude Major: History Minor: Legal Studies/Pre Law LeAnn Marie Blake Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude Major: Advertising/Graphic Design Major: Studio Art Minor: Biology Joshua Bennett Blessing B.S. in Business Administration Major: Accounting Major: Management Non Degree Minor: Legal Studies/Pre Law Sarah Elizabeth Blevins B.S. in Education Major: Secondary Education Teaching Field: English 5-Adult Angela Rose Booth B.S. in Business Administration Cum Laude Major: Accounting Desirae Ann Bowles B.S. in Education Cum Laude Major: Secondary Education Teaching Field: Social Studies 5-Adult Timothy W. Bowman Regents Bachelor of Arts Andre Benjamin Bown Bachelor of Science Major: BiologyPre professional Minor: Chemistry Minor: Psychology Thad Andrew Bowyer Bachelor of Arts Major: Political Science Minor: Legal Studies/Pre Law Ginger Faylene Boyles Bachelor of Arts Major: History Minor: Communication Arts Bethany Michelle Brewer Bachelor of Science Major: BiologyLiberal Arts Cody S. Brewster Bachelor of Arts Major: Sociology Danielle Katherine Brinkley B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies Caleb Scott Brown B.S. in Education Major: Secondary Education Teaching Field: Social Studies 5-Adult Kimberly Jane Brown Bachelor of Arts Major: EnglishWriting Emphasis Minor: History Amy Leigh Brush B.S. in Business Administration Summa Cum Laude Major: Management Jonathan Noah Buckner B.S. in Business Administration Major: Management Major: Marketing Erick Christopher Burgess B.S. in Education Cum Laude Major: Secondary Education Teaching Field: Social Studies 5-Adult Non Degree Minor: History Ashley Lynn Calloway Bachelor of Arts
Allyson Leigh Carr Master of Education Cognate: Reading Specialist Andrew James Carver B.S. in Environmental Geosciences Magna Cum Laude Sasha Lorraine Chambers B.S. in Business Administration Major: Management Kristina Michelle Champe (1) Bachelor of Arts Major: Sociology (2) Bachelor of Social Work Susan A. Cadle-Cheek Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude Major: History Emmanuel Charmat B.S. in Business Administration Summa Cum Laude Major: Management Thwe Lin Cho B.S. in Business Administration Cum Laude Major: Accounting Russell Ed Christian B.A. in Communication Major: Electronic Media/Journalism Bradley E. Church B.S. in Business Administration Summa Cum Laude Major: Accounting Jonathon Randolph Cline B.A. in Communication Arts Honors: Electronic Media/Journalism Major: Electronic Media/Journalism Megan Yvonne Cline Bachelor of Social Work Jennifer Leslie Cole Master of Education Cognate: Reading Specialist Michael Thomas Comerci B.S. in Education Cum Laude Major: Elementary Education K-6 Beth B. Cooper B.S. in Recreation & Tourism Mgt Major: Hospitality Management Michelle Leigh Cox B.S. in Education Major: Secondary Education Teaching Field: Math 5-Adult Brenna Alane Craig Bachelor of Arts Major: History w/ emp. in Philosophy Megan Elizabeth Crane Master of Education Cognate: Reading Specialist Haley Jordan Craven B.S. in Business Administration Major: Administrative Systems Michael Wayne Crawford, Jr. B.S. in Business Administration Major: Administrative Systems Major: Finance Major: Management Lauren Olivia Crews B.S.in Education Cum Laude Major: Elemen-
tary Education K-6
Major: Management
Lisa Marie Crookshanks Master of Education Cognate: Reading Specialist
Anna Michelle Farley Master of Education Cognate: Reading Specialist
Emily Louise Cross B.S. in Recreation & Tourism Mgt. Honors: Parks & Recreation Mgt Major: Parks & Recreation Mgt
Peter Allen Fichthorn Regents Bachelor of Arts
Brian Thomas Crouser B.S. in Athletic Training Corey Andrew Cummings Bachelor of Arts Major: Political Science Minor: Geography Christie R. Dameron Master of Education Cognate: Reading Specialist Christopher Lee Defibaugh Bachelor of Arts Major: Psychology Minor: Philosophy Samantha Nicole Derringer Bachelor of Social Work
Brian J. Filer Bachelor of Science Magna Cum Laude Major: Math Comprehensive Minor: Statistics
Cory Brandon Frazier Bachelor of Arts Summa Cum Laude Major: Advertising/Graphic Design Major: Studio Art
Heather Nicole Hall B.S.in Recreation & Tourism Mgt Cum Laude Major: Parks & Recreation Mgt.
Rebecca Paige Frazier Bachelor of Arts Major: Sociology: Correctional Rehab. Minor: Social Work
Joanna Rae Hall Master of Education Cognate: Reading Specialist
Michael Scott Dorsey B.S. in Education Major: Secondary Education Teaching Field: Music PreK-Adult
Michael Andrew French Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude Major: Political Science Minor: Legal Studies/Pre Law
Timothy Alan Doty B.A. in Communication Arts Major: Electronic Media/Journalism
Erin Michelle Gedicke (1) B.S. in Business Administration Summa Cum Laude Major: Accounting (2) B.S. in Recreation & Touris Mgt. Major: Hospitality Mgt. Non Degree Minor: History Non Degree Minor: Geography Bethany Ann Gilco B.S. in Business Administration Major: Management Major: Marketing
Sarah Elizabeth Duncan Bachelor of Arts Honors: Psychology Major: Psychology Minor: Sociology
Brittany Lee Gill B.S. in Athletic Training
Gregory Dunn, Jr. Bachelor of Science Magna Cum Laude Major: BiologyLiberal Arts
Rachael Gray Gillian Bachelor of Arts Major: Advertising/Graphic Design Minor: Studio Art
Emily Katherine Dye B.S. in Education Magna Cum Laude Major: Elementary Education K-6 Endorsement: Early Education PreK-K
Piedad Samantha Goulet (1) B.S. in Education Major: Secondary Education Teaching Field: Biology 9-Adult Teaching Field: General Science 5-Adult (2) Bachelor of Science Major: Biology – Liberal Arts
Robert Ronayne Edwards B.S. in Business Administration Magna Cum Laude Major: Finance Anne Mac Alpine Endres Bachelor of Arts Summa Cum Laude Major: Geography w/ emp. in CART & GIS Minor: Spanish Emeka Ven Eneje Bachelor of Arts Major: Sociology Minor: Psychology Lekecia Acuyan Entrot Bachelor of Arts Major: Sociology Minor: Legal Studies/Pre Law Gary Matthew Estep Regents Bachelor of Arts Jerod Ray Ewing Bachelor of Arts Major: Advertising/Graphic Design Major: Studio Art Justin Douglas Fairchild B.S. in Business Administration
Joel Robert Hale Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude Major: Political Science
Lara F. Hamrick Fox Regents Bachelor of Arts
Cassandra M. Fortino B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies
Jacqueline Kyle Freeman B.S. in Business Administration Major: Management Major: Marketing
Ruperto Y. Dumapit Bachelor of Arts Major: History Minor: Philosophy
Jamie Curtis Hackney Master of Education Cognate: Educational Leadership
Brandi Shaunte’ Hall Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude Major: Sociology: Correctional Rehab. Minor: Legal Studies/Pre Law Minor: Social Work Minor: Political Science
Harold Robert Dishner Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude Major: History Major: Geography w/ emp. in CART & GIs
Ashley June Dougherty Bachelor of Science Major: Biology – Recombinant Gene Tech.
Pre-professional Minor: Chemistry Minor: English-Journalism
Cynthia Ann Grant B.S. in Education Major: Math 5-Adult David Anthony Gravely Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude Major: Geography Minor: Communication Arts Kayla Leanne Green B.S. in Education Cum Laude Major: Elementary Education K-6 Endorsement: Early Education PreK-K Matthew Allen Green Bachelor of Science Major: Chemistry Pre-professional Brittany Lorene Greenlief Master of Education Cognate: Geography Amanda Dawn Griffith Bachelor of Science Cum Laude Major: Biology
Kimberly Nichole Harman B.S. in Education Summa Cum Laude Major: Elementary Education K-6 Teaching Field: General Science 5-9 Mary Margaret Harman Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude Major: Geography w/ emp. CART & GIS Major: Sociology Brittany Lou-Ann Harper B.S. in Education Cum Laude Major: Elementary Education K-6 Endorsement: Early Education PreK-K Cari Elizabeth Harper Bachelor of Arts Major: Political Science Erika Noel Harris Regents Bachelor of Arts James Trevor Harrison B.S. in Computer Information Systems Brandon Michael Hartman Bachelor of Science Major: Biology – Liberal Arts Deborah Cox Haun Master of Education Cognate: Educational Leadership Patricia Ann Hein B.S. in Business Administration Major: Management Jennifer Rae Hellems B.S. in Education Major: Elementary Education K-6 Non Degree Minor: History Misty Leigh Hendricks B.S. in Education Honors: Art PreK-Adult Major: Elementary Education K-6 Major: Secondary Education Teaching Field: Art PreK-Adult Clarissa Dawn Henley Bachelor of Science Major: Biology Pre professional Ashley June Hicks Bachelor of Arts Major: History w/ emp. in Philosophy Minor: English-Literature Minor: Political Science Jeffrey S. Hinkle Master of Education Cognate: Health Promotion Moe Hiroya B.S. in Recreation & Tourism Mgt.
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Major: Tourism Planning & Promotion Non Degree Minor: Geography Megan Rae Holcomb Bachelor of Science Cum Laude Major: Chemistry Pre professional Wendy LaRay Holdren Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude Major: English-Writing Major: English-Journalism Minor: Communication Arts Darrell Alexander Holliday B.S. in Business Administration Major: Management Denny LaVerne Hood III Bachelor of Science Magna Cum Laude Major: Math Comprehensive Emphasis: Pre Actuarial Science Minor: Statistics Brandon K. Hudgins B.S. in Business Administration Major: Management Emily Michelle Huerta-Roe B.S. in Education Cum Laude Major: Elementary Education K-6 Non Degree Minor: Sociology Non Degree Minor: History Dustin John Huffman Bachelor of Science Major: Biology – Liberal Arts Carrie Elizabeth Huffman-Shirey B.S. in Recreation & Tourism Mgt. Major: Tourism Planning & Promotion Mark Anthony Hugo Hughes Bachelor of Science Honors: Math Comprehensive Major: Math Comprehensive Minor: Statistics
Master of Education Cognate: Reading Specialist Arthur-Scott Jensen Master of Education Cognate: Health Promotion Amy Elizabeth Johnston B.S. in Education Cum Laude Major: Secondary Education Teaching Field: English 5-Adult Rocky Randel Justice Bachelor of Science Major: Chemistry Pre professional Sarah Ann Justus Bachelor of Science Cum Laude Major: Biology Pre professional Curtis Allen Kearns Bachelor of Arts Major: Political Science Minor: Legal Studies/PreLaw Justin Marshall Keaton Regents Bachelor of Arts Helen Elizabeth Kidd Bachelor of Science Major: Biology Pre professional Kristin Michelle Kidd Bachelor of Arts Major: Psychology Ricky James Kincaid B.S. in Business Administration Major: Marketing Chase Duran King Bachelor of Science Major: Biology Pre professional Blake Richardson Klaiber B.S. in Business Administration Major: Management Kaylyn Currier Klatt Bachelor of Arts Honors: Advertising/Graphic Design Major: Advertising/Graphic Design Minor: Studio Art
Pamela Renee Hughes Bachelor of Arts Major: Psychology
Lauren Paige Lambert Bachelor of Science Major: BiologyLiberal Arts
Shelena Ann Hughes B.S. in Recreation & Tourism Mgt. Major: Parks & Recreation Mgt. Major: Hospitality
Joshua James Lawson Bachelor of Arts Major: History Minor: Legal Studies/Pre Law Minor: Political Science
Korey Alexander Hummer Bachelor of Science Major: Computer Science/Math
Kayla Elizabeth Leach Bachelor of Science Major: Biology Pre professional
Mark Gregory Hunneshagen B.S. in Business Administration Major: Marketing
Kenneth Gene Lehman Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude Major: History Minor: Legal Studies/Pre Law
Whitney ReAnne Hunt Bachelor of Arts Major: Sociology: Correctional Rehab. Minor: Social Work Billie Roxanne Hylton Bachelor of Social Work Non Degree Minor: Sociology Alicia McClaugherty Hypes B.S. in Education Major: Secondary Education Teaching Field: English 5-Adult
Dennis Ray Lester Bachelor of Science Cum Laude Major: Biology Pre professional Elizabeth Stephanie Lia Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude Major: Sociology Amanda Beth Lilly Bachelor of Science Major: Biology – Liberal Arts
Joshua Reed Israel Bachelor of Arts Major: Geography Minor: History
Brandon Keith Lilly (1) B.S. in Education Cum Laude Major: Secondary Education Teaching Field: Biology 9-Adult Teaching Field: General Science 5-Adult (2) Bachelor of Science Major: Biology –Liberal Arts
Tammy Renae Jenkins
Mitchell Curtis Lilly
Mami Ikeno B.S. in Recreation & Tourism Mgt. Major: Hospitality Non Degree Minor: Business Administration
Spring 2011 Graduates Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude Major: English-Writing Major: Sociology Jeremy Da’rell Lloyd Bachelor of Science Major: Biology Pre professional Kayla Dawn Lockhart Bachelor of Arts Major: Geography Minor: History Jesalyn Ann Lucas Bachelor of Science Major: Chemistry Pre professional Minor: Biology Matthew Brent Lucas Regents Bachelor of Arts Kyle R. Lusk B.S. in Business Administration Major: Administrative Systems Major: Management Michelle Nicole Lusk Bachelor of Social Work Rebecca Susan Lusk-Moore Master of Education Cognate: Reading Specialist Tyrell Keith Lynch B.S. in Business Administration Major: Management Major: Marketing Andreas Maerki B.S. in Business Administration Summa Cum Laude Major: Finance Matthew Lee Mann B.S. in Business Administration Major: Management Adriana June Marshall B.S. in Education Major: Elementary Education K-6 Endorsement: Early Education PreK-K Hugo Alexis Mansilla Bachelor of Arts Major: Political Science Joshua Leon Martin B.S. in Business Administration Summa Cum Laude Major: Management Non Degree Minor: Communication Arts Kourtney Marie Massey B.S. in Education Magna Cum Laude Major: Elementary Education K-6 Chris Ross Matheny Bachelor of Arts Major: History Minor: Legal Studies/Pre Law Mary L. McAuliffe B.A. in Communication Arts Major: Electronic Media/Journalism Derek Kain McCloud Bachelor of Arts Major: History Minor: Psychology Amber Joe McCoy B.S. in Education Cum Laude Major: Special Education Teaching Field: Early Childhood Special Education PreK-K Erika Dawn McGuire B.S. in Education Magna Cum Laude Major: Elementary Education K-6 Ethan Michael Douglas McKenzie Bachelor of Arts Major: History Mary Silene McKinney B.S. in Education Cum Laude Major: Elementary Education K-6
Bryan Edward Meadows Regents Bachelor of Arts Shady Spring, WV 25918 Julia Anne Meikle B.S. in Business Administration Magna Cum Laude Major: Accounting Major: Management David Mercier B.S. in Environmental Geosciences Magna Cum Laude Amber R. Miller Bachelor of Science Summa Cum Laude Major: Math Comprehensive Emphasis: Pre Actuarial Science Minor: Statistics Minor: Business Administration Berkley Henry Summers Miller Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude Major: Geography Minor: Geology Daniel P. Milloy Regents Bachelor of Arts Anthony Andrew Mitchem Bachelor of Arts Major: History Minor: Geography Yoichi Miyahira B.S. in Business Administration Major: Accounting Jessica Rae Morton Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude Major: English-Literature Minor: History Holly Roxanne Myers Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude Major: Psychology Major: Sociology Minor: Social Work Megan Renee Myles Bachelor of Arts Major: Sociology Major: Psychology Minor: Geography Katrina Doris Catharine Nagy B.S. in Recreation & Tourism Mgt. Honors: Tourism Planning & Promo. Major: Tourism Planning & Promotion Hai Minh Nguyen B.S. in Business Administration Cum Laude Major: Finance Gemma Louise Nortcliffe B.S. in Recreation & Tourism Mgt. Cum Laude Major: Tourism Planning & Promotion Ala Kristina Obey (1) Bachelor of Arts Major: Psychology (2) Bachelor of Social Work Sarah Elizabeth Odle B.S. in Education Magna Cum Laude Major: Secondary Education Teaching Field: English 5-Adult
Holly Betty Overmiller Bachelor of Science Cum Laude Major: Biology Pre professional
Matthew Joseph Parker B.S. in Athletic Training Sona Patel B.S. in Business Administration Major: Accounting Major: Finance Major: Management Erica Faith Patton B.S. in Business Administration Magna Cum Laude Major: Administrative Systems Major: Management Major: Marketing
Jacob G. Romine B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies Bryan Thomas Roof Regents Bachelor of Arts Jeremy Ryan Sallie B.S. in Business Administration Major: Accounting Darren Keith Sanders Bachelor of Science Major: Chemistry Pre professional William Joseph Scarborough B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies Sports Management
Justin Christopher Patton B.S. in Education Major: Secondary Education Teaching Field: Music PreK-Adult
Jose Angel Schultz Regents Bachelor of Arts
Matthew Daniel Pauley B.S. in Business Administration Major: Finance
Mary Catherine Sepkowski-Heft Bachelor of Arts Major: Sociology
Liston Hughes Pennington IV Bachelor of Arts Honors: History Major: History Minor: Philosophy Minor: Political Science
Candice Jean Settle B.S. in Business Administration Major: Finance
Melinda R. Perdue Bachelor of Arts Major: Psychology Minor: Sociology Minor: Social Work Jennifer Sue Persinger Master of Education Cognate: Reading Specialist Linh Thi Hong Pham B.S. in Business Administration Cum Laude Major: Finance Jennifer Lynn Pinkelton B.S. in Education Major: Elementary Education K-6 Non Degree Minor: History Brandon Joshua Price Bachelor of Arts Major: History Minor: Political Science Anthony William Pritt Bachelor of Arts Major: Psychology Minor: Biology Kelsey Jo Queen Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude Major: Political Science Minor: Legal Studies/Pre Law Kevin Alan Quick B.S. in Business Administration Magna Cum Laude Major: Administrative Systems Joshua David Ramsey Bachelor of Science Summa Cum Laude Major: Biology Pre professional Minor: Chemistry Steve Edward Redden Bachelor of Arts Major: Sociology Minor: Geography
Michael Scott Ohlinger Bachelor of Science Major: Chemistry Comprehensive Minor: Math
Melissa Dawn Rice Bachelor of Social Work
Grace Ololade Oke Bachelor of Social Work Non Degree Minor: Sociology
Alyse Rebekah Reiber Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude Major: Psychology
Ryosuke Okuda B.S. in Recreation & Tourism Mgt. Major: Tourism Planning & Promotion
Dee Ann Roberts B.S. in Environmental Geosciences
Jennifer Ashley Oliver Bachelor of Social Work
Jonathan David Rodgers Bachelor of Science Major: Biology Pre professional
James David Roberts Bachelor of Arts Major: Political Science Minor: Legal Studies/Pre Law
Andrew Ryan Seyler Bachelor of Arts Major: Political Science Minor: Legal Studies/Pre Law Minor: Sociology Crystle Renee Sexton Bachelor of Arts Major: Psychology Minor: Sociology Christopher Neil Shatley B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies Magna Cum Laude Tiffany Roshelle Shaver B.S. in Education Major: Elementary Education K-6 Tara Nicole Shleser B.S. in Environmental Geosciences Nathan Ryan Short B.S. in Education Major: Secondary Education Teaching Field: General Science 5-Adult Amanda Elizabeth Showalter Bachelor of Social Work Cum Laude Phillip Layton Shrewsbury II B.S. in Business Administration Major: Management Ronson Lee Shultz Bachelor of Arts Honors: Studio Art Major: Studio Art Minor: Social Work Kathleen Beth Sickman Bachelor of Arts Summa Cum Laude Major: Advertising/Graphic Design Jacob Cody Simmons Bachelor of Arts Major: Political Science Anthony Aaron Simms B.S. in Business Administration Major: Management Linda Marie Simon Bachelor of Social Work Cum Laude Barbara Ann Smith B.S. in Education Cum Laude Major: Elementary Education K-6
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Arts and Entertainment
Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ as Insidious brings horror back portrayed by Concord’s Choir By TJ Meadows
By George David Exoo
Guest Writer Sunday’s performance of the Mozart Requiem and two ancillary pieces by Eric Whitaker (b. 1970), both performed with astounding skill and enfolded within the acoustic loveliness of Concord’s long-delayed Wilkes Chapel, proved to be memories to be treasured. This was the first performance within the Chapel— musical or religious. The space promises great things for all who come face to face with Spirit inside its walls. The space amplifies music so that it literally assaults the ears from all sides as music might using the finest of surround sound systems. One likes to think of such excellence as architecturally planned, but more than not, sound gets buried, as anyone knows who has spoken in an auditorium that demands speaking very slowly in order for words to be understood even a few rows back and where even solo instruments must struggle in order to project their sound to the back rows. (Radio and television listeners are often unaware of
this struggle. They get the advantage of the best seat in the house, for sound engineers can, and do, add balance and tweak pitches and tonal presence when such is lacking.) Consider the millions of dollars invested recently to tweak the sound in Cleveland’s Severance Hall after decade of tonal muddiness. This has never been the case in Boston’s Symphony Hall where somehow the rectangular shape of the room brings joy to the ears of every listener. Something of this same rectangular shape seems to work its magic in the Wilkes Chapel. Perhaps by accident, but by whatever means, the Chapel’s acoustics capture the brass ring. Let us hope that all future liturgies and homilies pose the same excellence inherent in Sunday’s flagship performance. I have to admit a bias: it is hard for me to conceive of the excellence that assaulted my ears coming from student voices in rural West Virginia. In all aspects the singers—soloists and choristers alike-were worthy of an Oberlin Conservatory, of a Back Bay or Fifth Avenue congregation, or even of the Met itself. The vocal sound was sonorous, full-bodied, and rich. (I was
astounded that the bass-baritone, Matthew Hamilton, far from being a paid professional brought in from New York, is actually a Concord PE major!) The ensemble (blending) of voices and clarity of speech were both high points. And at times the music was complex. I noted one part in the Whitaker in which dissonant tones were crossed with intricate cross rhythms Each musician phrased his music and single instruments blended as did voices in the choir. Special kudos must be given to the lead violinist, Kevin Matheson, who got no break from start to finish. His touch on the bow and the finger board were light and exquisite, and always correct. Never was there any facial grimace of strain. Watching him play was for me, a one-time violist, an absolute delight. No doubt much credit for this masterful blend of heart and voice goes to the director, Josh Miller. We in the audience could not see his face; yet it had to be marked with greater expressiveness. I noticed how closely performers watched him. We should expect to hear even more great things from him in the future. Already he is tops.
CU Jazz and Percussion Review
By Joel Hagy
A&E Editor When I first arrived at the Jazz and Percussion show Wednesday night of last week I was one of only maybe 15 people. I was sure that the performance was going to be good, but I was also afraid that with it only being shown for one night that it wouldn’t get the attention that it deserved. After about 10 minutes of sitting there I looked around me again to be surprised to see close to around 80 individuals and that not only were they just parents of the performers but also a great number of students. The first part of the show was a rather amazing drum piece where the performers were playing on two nearly identical drum sets. At times the beats looked far different but they also had moments in time where every
beat was made to be a mirror of each other and at times you couldn’t tell there were two drum sets. F o l lowng this there was a short Photo by Joel Hagy intermisson where CU’s jazz and percussion students show off their they rear- talent. ranged set up to do a piece where ordinated and very much enthe two performers actu- joyable throughout the show. ally used the same drum sets The only downside to the and at times were hitting night was the lack of bass guitar. notes in rapid succession. Regardless, I felt as if After this segment, the show was one of the they rearranged the stage best shows this semester. once again to start the acIt was a very good way tual jazz performance. to end not only the semesThe jazz show started off ter but this school year. just as well as the percussion Congrats to the seniors who set. The guitar, trumpet, and were involved in these two saxophone parts were well co- wonderful performances.
Concord art education students judge the 2011 Raleigh County Art Show
News Editor
From the creators of the original “Saw” comes “Insidious,” a tale of ghosts and demons and enough pop scares to make you squeal. Good times. “Insidious” is a true to form ghost/paranormal thriller where the ghosts don’t sneak and stalk, but go out of their way to scare the poo right out of you. The plotline is a little dense. It deals with astral projection and similar concepts to “Paranormal Activity.” If the supernatural isn’t your thing, “Insidious” may leave you a little baffled or just flat out confused. The pacing of the story is really sporadic. Be-
fore you have time to finish your popcorn, you’re knee deep in the jumps and jitters. It’s very unrelenting as a horror movie, with only one real moment of comic relief. Intensity stays constant, though the climax gets a little cheesy. The shining moment of “Insidious” is the ingenious use of visuals to creep you out. I haven’t jumped so much since the moon bounce at my senior graduation party. Subliminal ghosts just standing around gives the movie a sense of foreboding that is only enhanced by the intense soundtrack. Acting is solid, though there’s not any breakout performances. Also, the big reveal of the scariest creature in the film is a little disappointing. However,
the plot’s stellar ending will leave you breathless. If you weren’t a fan of “Saw” don’t let James Wan and Leigh Wannel scare you away. “Insidious” is a totally different ballgame. It’s not gory or obscene, just good old fashioned horror. People don’t make movies like this one anymore. Do yourself a favor and go see the movie in theatres. The sounds and fear of seeing it with a couple dozen others is exhilarating. You may also need someone to cling to if you’re a tad on the jumpy side. Horror fans rejoice! “Insidious” is the horror film we’ve been waiting for. Thrills and chills abound, it’s easily one of the most fun times you’ll have at the movie theatre.
Russian Romantic composer Dmitri Shostakovich. The CU Brass Ensemble will perform “Beatles Medley for Brass” featuring 13 Beatles songs. If you can name them all, you will be entered into a contest to win an Abbey Road poster. The CU Jazz Combo, which includes James Hodges on alto sax, John Osborne on trumpet, and Christopher Otte on drums, will perform “Take Five” by Dave Brubeck and “Boplicity” by Miles Davis. The CU Chamber Ensemble will perform “Calcium Light Night” by Charles Ives, which is a song about two rival fraternities at Yale University. In addition, students will perform both instrumental and vocal solos: Junior music
education major Sarah Edgar is singing a song from “Jekyll & Hyde;” junior music education major Carrie Honaker is singing a song by George Gershwin; and music education majors Mike Dorsey and Jordan Stadvec will sing a duet from “Spamalot.” Stadvec will also perform “Pride & Prejudice,” from the 2005 film, on piano. Music education major and conductor Thomas Hilliker will perform “Malaguena,” a Latin piece. Sophomore music education major James Hodges will perform a song from the 2002 film “Catch Me If You Can” on alto saxophone. Admission to the Symphonic Band Pops Concert is free for all.
Symphonic Band Pops Concert
Press Release
Athens, W.Va. The Concord University Band will perform a Symphonic Band Pops Concert on Wednesday, May 4, at 7 p.m. in the University’s Alexander Fine Arts Center Theater. Band Director Laura Zamzow said “The band has been working hard since our trip to New York City to present this concert of popular music. We are proud to feature our talented and hard-working students. There will be a wide variety of music: The Beatles, film scores, songs from musicals, and jazz.” The CU Symphonic Band will perform “Galop” by
Marsh Memorial Carillon Concert coming up at CU
Peaks,” a piece by 20th century composer Johan Athens, W.Va. Franco, is among the selections he plans to perform. Donated by the late PresiThe Marsh Memorial dent Emeritus of Concord Carillon will be featured Joseph F. Marsh, Jr., the in a live concert Thurs- Marsh Memorial Carillon day, May 5, 2011. The con- is West Virginia’s only true cert begins at 6:30 p.m. carillon. The world class inon the Athens campus. strument was dedicated on David Breneman is guest the Athens campus in 1997. carillonneur. He is curA true carillon has no elecrently carillonneur at Luray trical amplification and conSinging Tower in Luray, sists of at least 23 tuned, cast Va. and director of music bronze bells. The 48 bells at Reformation Lutheran of Concord’s carillon were Church in New Market, Va. cast by the Paccard FoundeHe has performed interna- rie at Annecy, France. The tionally in southern France largest bell, called the bourand in Montreal, Canada. don, weighs 4,310 pounds. Breneman said his 45-minBreneman is a repeat ute concert will include performer on the Marsh “a section of music about Memorial Carillon. “Dr. mountains.” “Mountain Marsh had me here sev-
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eral times,” he said. “The activity of that instrument is very light… easy to play, very responsive,” Breneman said of Concord’s carillon. “They are wonderful French bells. The Paccard bells have a wonderful reputation.” The Marsh Memorial Carillon is located atop the administration building. Concert guests are invited to bring chairs and blankets to sit in the lawn between the administration building and fine arts center and enjoy the concert. The bells are audible across campus and into parts of the town of Athens. The concert is free and open to the public. Refreshment will be served.
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Student Life
What do you think about working on The Concordian this semester? By Dustin Blankenship Student Life Editor
Sam Editor-in-Chief “ I t ’s b e e n f u n , b u t I ’ m glad to pass on my position to the next victim.”
Joel A&E Editor “It was awesome, but w h y w o n ’t m y p i c t u r e s open in grayscale?”
Ms. Mullins Advisor “Like fine wine, The Concordian has gotten better with time. Not all students put their homework out there for the world to see.”
Jeremy S t a ff Wr i t e r “It was a great experience for any major to t r y. ”
Kelly Opinions Editor “I’m never going to have to attend another SGA meeting again!”
CU students enjoy the annual honors banquet
Left: Students enjoy the honors banquet. Right: Senior Dustin Blankenship pauses for a snapshot with Vice President John David Smith.
By Jeremy Sallie Staff Writer The 50th year anniversary of the Concord University Honors Banquet concluded last Tuesday, April 26. The banquet was held in the Jerry L. Beasley Student Center Ballroom and hosted by Blue Key and Cardinal Key honor societies. Josh Blessing, President of the Blue Key Honor Society and Anne Endres, President of the Cardinal Key Honor Society started off by welcoming the guests. “The Honors Banquet is an event aimed to recognize the many accomplished students who are actively engaged in
and out of the classroom at Concord University, many of whom participate in enriching activities off-campus, as well,” Blessing said. The room was full of accomplished students that evening as the ballroom held nearly 100 students. A buffet style dinner with dessert proceeded as Cardinal Key gave a presentation to honor the event. “We’ve composed a slideshow commemorating this anniversary, containing much information about the various decades since the first banquet in 1961,” Endres said. Dinner was then followed by the announcement of the honor graduates by Dr. John David Smith, Vice President and Academic Dean.
“While the banquet was lengthy, the food and friendly atmosphere made for a fine evening,” Dustin Blankenship, Blue Key member, said. Each division sponsor then announced the graduates from their respective honor societies, including: Alpha Chi, Blue Key, Cardinal Key, Gamma Beta Phi, Phi Alpha, Phi Beta Lambda, and Psi Chi. Following the announcement of the graduates came the awards ceremony. The following awards were given to the respective students: H.H. Montgomery Chemistry Prize to Jesalyn Lucas; ALEF PRIDE Award to Mitchell Tuggle, April Waller, Amy Brush, and Andreas Maerki; Alumni Association Valedictorian Award
ASA hosts Womanless Beauty Pageant
to Rebecca Gouty; Bruce Covey Mathematics Prize to Holly Jackson; Business Scholars by Area of Emphasis to Bradley Church, Robert Edwards, Michael Stafford, and Erica Patton; David S. Roth Memorial Outstanding English Major to Mitchell Lilly and Mitchell Tuggle; David S. Roth Memorial Scholarship to Catherine Jackson; Hawey A. Wells Sr. Biology Award to Afton Wickline; James B. Shrewsbury Jr. Award for Academic Excellence to Jessica Morton; Jerry L. Blatt Scholarship Award to Katlyn Amos; Lucy Sneed DeNuzzo Award to Joshua Ramsey; McNair Above and Beyond Award to Richard Hodges; Outstanding Athletic Train-
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ing Major to Matthew Parker; Outstanding Business Student to Amy Brush and Andreas Maerki; Outstanding Graduate in Geography Award to Anne Endres and Mary Margaret Harman; Outstanding History Student of the Year to Rebecca Gouty; Outstanding Sports Management Major to Zachary Atkins; Outstanding Psychology Student of the Year to Vanessa Morris; Outstanding Secondary Teacher Education Major to Jonathan Rollins; Outstanding Social Work Graduate For 2011 to Rebecca Gouty; Outstanding Sociology Graduate of the Year to Steve Redden; Outstanding Student in Legal Studies and Pre-Law to Mitchell Tuggle; Outstanding SSS Renaissance Award
to Holly Jackson; Outstanding Elementary Education Major to Samantha Duncan; Outstanding RTM Majors to Emily Cross, Erin Gedicke, Heather Hall, Katrina Nagy, and Gemma Nortcliffe; SSS Tutor of the Year to Brittany Christian; Philosophy Prize to Lisa Corner and Richard Hodges; and the Ronald L. Burgher Outstanding Student in Communication to Nathan Sowder. After the awards were presented, Dr. Aloia, President of Concord University, gave his closing remarks. Concluding the remarks, family and friends gathered for pictures as they parted ways, until the next honors banquet.
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Photo from Facebook Victor Parra, one of the many contestants in the Womanless Beauty Pageant.
The ladies of Alpha Sigma Alpha National Sorority hosted their annual Womanless Beauty Pageant on Tuesday night. The event was hosted by Dustin Blankenship and featured numerous males from around campus sporting their best Sunday dresses to raise money for charity.
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Scott’s Campus Cooking: Fried chicken and mashed potatoes By Scott Noble Staff Writer This week, I decided on good old fashioned comfort food, buttermilk fried chicken and garlic mashed potatoes. Besides, this is West by God and fried chicken is only second to a hot dog at Hinton’s Dairy Queen. So, here goes. Start with a chicken, of course. If you are like me, buy it in pieces instead of killing yourself trying to cut it up. The coating consists of three cups of flour and two tablespoons each of garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and one teaspoon (or so) of salt. If you like a little more heat, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Place the chicken in a bowl or deep baking dish and cover in buttermilk. Place the bird in the fridge and let it marinate. Add your seasonings to the flour and set it aside. In a large pot (about four to six quarts), put about two dozen small red potatoes in water and heat at medium high. Bring them to a simmer and
let it go for about twenty minutes or until fork tender. By the way, it goes without saying you need to rinse the little red devils off before cooking. Once the potatoes simmer, heat about one-eighth of an inch of oil (preferably peanut oil) in a cast-iron skillet on medium to medium high. The temperature depends on your range and its heat source. If you have the luxury of a thermometer, keep the oil at 350 degrees, but not less than 325. Take the chicken out and drain it in a colander. Next, you will need to coat it in the flour mixture, shake the excess off and place the chicken skinside down in the oil. Here is the twist: place a cover on the skillet and cook the bird for about five minutes. The steam actually helps to crisp and cook the chicken through. Check the level of brown on the oil side and flip the piece over as needed. White meat only requires a total of 12 to 14 minutes cook time. Dark will need 16 to 18 minutes. By this time, your potatoes should be ready. Drain them
and add them to a bowl containing eight ounces of sour cream, a cup of heavy cream, half a stick of butter, three tablespoons of roasted garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. If you do not have the luxury of a mixer (preferably a Kitchen Aid), just grab a wooden spoon or a potato masher and go to town until you reach your desired “lumpiness” and set those puppies aside. By now, the bird either burned or is happy (depending on your attention span) so get it out of the oil and let it rest on paper towels or a wire rack if you have one. It is best to leave the chicken alone for about five to eight minutes before plating. It cools just right and allows the juice to settle. As for the mash, no gravy is required, just one big fat pat of butter will do. When you awaken from your three-month nap, fall semester should be starting, so please let me know how this went. By then, I may let you in on my macaroni and cheese recipe for the true comfort food connoisseur.
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Press Photo Members of the Concord University West Virginia Art Education Student Chapter including Kate Armentrout, Tim Hiner, Kayla Tilley, Katy Elmore, Brittany Cantley, Tiffany Blair and Dr. Lauri Reidmiller help clean up the art courtyard. After weeding and cleaning up the courtyard the chapter planted flowers and plants that they purchased from fundraising and donations they received from the Bareroot Garden Center. The chapter would also like to thank Sandy Elmore for contributing additional plants from her own garden. (not pictured: Jacqueline Trent, Sam Franz)
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TJ Meadows, Samantha Harris, Sam Lively, Shay Brown, Jil Bailey, Patrick Fountain, Patrick Crouse, MariLuz Diaz, Garrett Lester, and Tierra Sheppard. The contestants showed off their moves by first
walking the catwalk while the judges made comments on their walks, outfits, or general style. Then, each contestant performed to a song of their choice. Performances included lapdances, flashing, and lots of outrageous dance moves. The night was great fun, and in the end Sam Lively (Clay Aiken) and Gar-
rett Lester (Mama) were named drag king and queen by GSA judges Tiffany Duvall-Gilbert, Samantha Ricketts, Alex Collins, TJ Meadows, and Daniel Jude. The GSA meets at 6:30 p.m. every other Tuesday in Admin 109. Contact the group with any comments or suggestions for next year’s pride week.
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Spring 2011 Graduates continued
Brandon Chase Smith B.S. in Business Administration Cum Laude Major: Management
Brandon Lee Cledith Smith Bachelor of Arts Major: Sociology Jack Lee Smith B.S. in Business Administration Major: Management
B.A. in Communication Arts Major: Electronic Media/Journalism
Jacklyn Danielle Tardy B.S. in Education Major: Elementary Education K-6
Ashley Beth Steplowski Master of Education Cognate: Reading Specialist
Nicholas Wayne Taylor Bachelor of Arts Major: History
Jorge Fernando Voss B.S. in Business Administration Major: Management
Ryan Michael Eli Terdik B.S. in Business Administration Major: Accounting Major: Management
Christin Nichole Walker B.A. in Communication Arts Cum Laude Major: Theatre
Gary David Thompson Bachelor of Science Cum Laude Major: Biology- Liberal Arts
Stephanie Kayla Wallace B.S. in Business Administration Major: Management Major: Marketing
Jessica Lynn Tilley Master of Education Cognate: Reading Specialist
April Dawn Waller Bachelor of Arts Summa Cum Laude Major: Sociology
Kaitlyn M. Tomasic B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies Cum Laude
Zachariah Charles Washburn Regents Bachelor of Arts Emphasis: Marketing
Mitchell Benjamin Tuggle Bachelor of Arts Summa Cum Laude Major: English-Writing Major: English-Literature Minor: Legal Studies/Pre Law
Brian Eugene Watkins Regents Bachelor of Arts Emphasis: English-Literature
Jennifer Ann Smith Bachelor of Social Work
Spencer Tyler Stevens Bachelor of Arts Major: Political Science Minor: Public & Non Profit Admin. Minor: Recreation & Tourism Mgt.
Johanna Jeannette Smith Bachelor of Social Work Cum Laude
Stephanie Nichole Stover Bachelor of Arts Major: Sociology
Ryan Michael Smith Bachelor of Arts Major: History
Hristo Sashov Stoyne B.S. in Business Administration Major: Marketing
Rafee Mensah Smith B.S. in Business Administration Major: Finance Trey Ellsworth Smith Regents Bachelor of Arts Nathan Zachary Sowder B.A. in Communication Arts Summa Cum Laude Major: Public Relations Kelsey Jane Spurlock
Lucy D. Swearingen Bachelor of Arts Honors: Advertising/Graphic Design Major: Advertising/Graphic Design Mami Taketa Bachelor of Science Major: Mathematics Minor: Business Administration Minor: Statistics
Virginia Jeanine Verburg Regents Bachelor of Arts
Cum Laude Emphasis: Business Administration
Bethany Danielle Webber B.S. in Recreation and Tourism Mgt. Major: Tourism Planning & Promotion
Adam Lee West Bachelor of Arts Major: History Minor: Philosophy Corey Alexander White Bachelor of Science Cum Laude Major: Chemistry Pre professional Montey Aaron White, Jr. B.S. in Business Administration Cum Laude Major: Management
George S. Williams Bachelor of Arts Summa Cum Laude Major: English-Literature Emphasis Minor: Philosophy Stacy Elizabeth Williams Master of Education Cognate: Reading Specialist Stephany Cassity Willis Bachelor of Arts Major: Psychology Minor: Sociology
Angel L. Whited Bachelor of Arts Major: Sociology Major: Psychology
Guy Edward Wolfe, II Bachelor of Science Major: Chemistry Comprehensive
Andre Thomas Whittaker B.S. in Recreation & Tourism Mgt. Major: Hospitality
Stephanie Jill Wright Master of Education Cognate: Reading Specialist
Afton Elise Wickline Bachelor of Science Magna Cum Laude Major: Biology – Pre professional
Claudio Michael Yon B.S. in Computer Information Systems
Sarah Catherine Wilkins B.S. in Education Summa Cum Laude Major: Elementary Education K-6 Endorsement: Early Education PreK-K
Amy Marie Zaferatos B.S. in Business Administration Major: Accounting Ali Kishwar Zulfiqar Regents Bachelor of Arts