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Vol. 109, Issue 10
McDaniel remembered by peers and mentors
PHOTOS COURTESY OF PAULA ENGLIS
Left: Junior Joseph McDaniel holds a shark in Jamaica. Right: (L-R) Senior Mason Brown, McDaniel and senior Jacob Kaplan pose together Cassie LaJeunesse deputy news editor The Berry community was shocked by the news of the death of Joseph McDaniel on Oct. 28. McDaniel, a junior business management major, made a significant impact on his teachers and his fellow students while at Berry. Professor of management Paula Englis served as McDaniel’s academic advisor for two years. According to Englis, McDaniel had an interest in entrepreneurship and was a student in her entrepreneurship class this fall. He also joined her and a group of other students on a Maymester trip to Jamaica this past May to study international business and Chris international entrepreneurship. On the trip, McDaniel befriended the bus driver, Mr. Morgan. “Many times I would see Joseph sitting and eating with Mr. Morgan, quizzing him about Jamaican life and culture,” Englis said. “That’s the person Joseph was – kind, interested in others, quick to smile and laugh, easy to be around.” Englis said that McDaniel was interested in international travel and business because part of his family is from Peru, and she explained a business idea that he had developed from his trips to Peru. After discovering that many clothing manufacturers outsource their business to Peru, McDaniel
formulated a plan to buy clothing directly from factories and become a reseller in the US. Through the entrepreneurship class, he hoped to scale his business, which he called Incan Outfitters. After talking with another student in the class, Englis said McDaniel also became interested in starting a social enterprise in Peru to encourage entrepreneurship there. According to Englis, McDaniel was laid back and always had a smile on his face. “He helped all kinds of people,” Englis said. “He always had time for people.” One of McDaniel’s friends, junior Chris Chandler, described McDaniel as a “good, quality Chandler friend” and agreed that he was always there for his friends. “If you needed him there, he was going to be there within five minutes tops, no matter what,” Chandler said. Chandler lived across the hall from McDaniel their freshman year, and the two quickly bonded over a love of fishing. Some of Chandler’s favorite memories with McDaniel are from their fishing trips at the beach. He told stories about a beach trip during spring break their sophomore year when McDaniel caught “the biggest red fish he had ever seen.” Later that same trip, Chandler and McDaniel were fishing
If you needed him there, he was going to be there within five minutes tops, no matter what.
PHOTO COURTESY OF PAULA ENGLIS
late at night and McDaniel fell asleep. According to Chandler, anyone who knew Joseph would know that he couldn’t wake up “for anything”. On the trip, just before Chandler wanted to pack up for the night, he said that his rod went off. “I was fighting this fish, and Joseph wouldn’t wake up,” Chandler said. “Finally, I had to go over to the chair, kick him and he woke up, stumbled out of his chair and fell face first into the sand because he was still half asleep.” Chandler had many stories about his beach trips with Joseph, including one this summer when McDaniel convinced complete strangers to go fishing with them. After an unsuccessful shark-fishing expedition, the group returned to the beach and started a bonfire. “He was a real personal person,” Chandler said. “He liked to get to know you and know what things you liked, and that’s how he became everybody’s friend. He could read people really well.” An obituary for McDaniel was published in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. “He touched the lives of all who knew him with his warm smile and kindness,” the obituary said. “His quick laugh and slow drawl made everyone feel immediately at ease.” McDaniel’s friendly and laid back personality will be missed by his friends and everyone he met during his time at Berry. “I feel that everything is going to be okay in the end,” Chandler said. “I know everything is going to be fine eventually.”
PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS CHANDLER
Left: McDaniel crosses a bridge in Jamaica. Right: McDaniel holds the red fish that he caught on a beach trip with Chris Chandler.
IN THIS ISSUE
NEWS 2
OPINIONS 4
FEATURES 6
ARTS & LIVING 8
SPORTS 10
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NEWS LISTEN hosts Q and Gay panel A large portion of the panel revolved around the definition of particular terms used in the LGBTQ+ community. While some Berry’s LISTEN, a student organization panelists identified with particular labels and others left their identification more open, dedicated to provide a safe social environment the general consensus was individualism; for LGBTQ+ students, hosted the 4th annual panelists described that the term a person “Q & Gay” panel Tuesday evening to inform chooses is defined students and faculty about however the the LGBTQ+ community. individual wants to Six students served as define it. Many terms panelists and answered can have multiple interpretations and questions submitted meanings depending anonymously from on the person’s audience members preference, and covering several topics nothing has to be concerning LGBTQ+ concrete. issues. These topics Another major included coming point of discussion Marcus Ghee out stories, different was the idea of the terms and labels, the Gender Unicorn, an sexuality spectrum, educational resource to easily break down relationship with religion and many others. the different aspects that play into gender and Panelists provided different perspectives sexual identification. For some, the graphic in the discussion based on their individual sexuality, gender identification, and personal was a new concept, while others had seen it and appreciated its detail. Similar to term experiences.
Claire Voltarel staff writer
The best thing about the queer community is it’s kind of built like a family.
definition, the Gender Unicorn was seen among the panelists as a potential guide, however gender and sexuality are personal journeys and up to the individuals. Panelists also discussed the level of acceptance of sexual diversity on Berry’s campus. While students felt colleges can improve their support of LGBTQ+ students, the panelists find hope and strength in each other. “The best thing about the queer community is it’s kind of built like a family,” senior and panelist Marcus Ghee said. Many panelists agreed with Ghee’s statement, describing the welcoming and exciting atmosphere they find in their LGBTQ+ peers. For many, this support system was a crucial element against negative reactions to their sexuality they received from other family
and friends. While panelists noted the progress made in acceptance, many hoped that it continues to improve so younger generations feel safe in expressing who they are and want to be.
GRAPHIC COURTESY OF TRANS STUDENT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
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CAMPUS CALENDAR
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Fawn events around campus Thursday 2 p.m. SGA Blood Drive in Krannert
Thursday 3 p.m. Womens Volleyball vs. Hanover in the Cage Center
Thursday 7:30 p.m. Berry Jazz Ensemble Concert in Ford Auditorium
Friday 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. Morgan/Deerfield Late Night in Morgan/Deerfield courtyard
Saturday 12:30 p.m. Viking Walk 2 p.m. Senior Day Football vs. Trinity in Valhalla
Saturday Sunday Equestrian Event at Gunby Equine Center
Sunday 3 p.m. Wind Ensemble Concert in Ford Auditorium
Electric shuttle to replace class bus Cassie LaJeunesse deputy news editor By the end of this semester, Berry plans to replace the current class bus. The new vehicle is an 11-person, open-air electric shuttle complete with roll-down sides to protect against rain, a radio, a fan and a heater. It will plug in to be charged every night and has solar panels to maintain the battery during the day. Berry installed a charging station for the shuttle behind Krannert. According to Cecily Crow, director of student activities, the idea to replace the class bus with an electric option was suggested several years ago when a class of environmental science students was tasked with finding more sustainable options for various things at Berry. Dean of Students Debbie Heida was intrigued by the idea when it was presented, but Crow said that it took several years for the idea to come to fruition. “We were finally able to pursue that option last year,” Crow said. The majority of the funding for the new vehicle came from fees that outside groups pay for the use of Ford Dining Hall. Some funding also came from Berry’s new crowdfunding portal. The new shuttle is ADA (American Disability Association) compliant
and has a wheelchair ramp. According to Crow, it was important to the school to be able to provide transportation to students with accessibility issues. The Student Activities Office and the class bus team are currently deciding whether the shuttle will drive the same route as the class bus, or whether the routes will be adjusted slightly. According to senior Chris Lilly, the student supervisor of the class bus drivers, all student workers who currently drive the bus will be trained to drive and maintain the new vehicle. They will learn safety procedures, as well as how to identify when the shuttle needs to be charged. Lilly is excited about the new shuttle and what it means for Berry’s campus. “I feel like this is a big step at Berry,” Lilly said. “This will be the first all-electric vehicle that’s under Berry equipment.” According to Crow, the shuttle should be up and running before the end of this semester. Her office is working with SGA to plan a launch party for the new vehicle. Once the new shuttle is in use, the current class bus will be transferred to the Mountain Campus route to replace the old Mountain Campus bus, which had to be retired about two years ago.
Berry communications receive awards Jessie Goodson news editor Steven Hames viking fusion adviser Last week Viking Fusion, Berry’s student-run multimedia website for news and entertainment, traveled to San Antonio, Texas for a conference where College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) and College Media Association (CMA) presented them with a variety of awards. Senior communications major Eric Jackson and alumnus Chris Scott (17c) received the Best Vodcast award for their short film “Me and My Camera” by CBI. Their short film also received second place in the Best TV Entertainment
Program category for CMA’s Pinnacle Awards. The Department of Communication’s Narrative Video Production class also received awards from the CBI. “Transaction,” a horror short, placed second in the Best General Entertainment Program category and “Slavery,” a public service announcement on human trafficking, placed fourth in the Best Video PSA category. Placing fourth in the Best Video Special Broadcast category by CBI, “Jude” is a film about a student who is interrogated over her connections with an infamous student. The Department of Communication’s Visual Journalism class received recognition for two of its stories by CMA’s Pinnacle Awards. “Debbie Cunningham: Building a career after 50” placed
second and “Caleb Timmerman: Rockclimbing at Sandrock” placed third in the Best Audio Slideshow category.
November 1
Fire Alarms A fire alarm went off in Lemley due to human error.
November 6
Damage to Property Offenses There was damage done to private property in the Ford parking lots.
November 6
Damage to Property Offenses There was damage done to private property in the McAllister parking lot.
November 7
Larceny-Theft Offenses A bicycle was stolen from Dana.
November 8
Fire Alarms A fire alarm went off due to human error in the townhouses.
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OPINIONS
Our View: Complacency won’t prevent gun violence
On Sunday morning, our nation awoke become normal? to an all-too-familiar headline. 26 people As a nation, we shouldn’t become have died and 20 others were injured after complacent towards these acts of violence. a gunman opened fire in a Texas church. Although we must endure the news While calling his father and driving away coverage, more victim remembrances from the police, the gunman shot and killed and the harsh realities of the hate in our himself. world, we should Although we must endure never become Many of us may feel almost numb to it. This the news coverage, more desensitized to the complacency shooting. Looking is dangerous victim remembrances and into the details may to our society, seem like a bad shielding us the harsh realities of the dream you keep from facing the having. truth as well as Writing on the hate in our world, we should any possible need for stricter gun solution. never become numb to it. control has been Some people done time and time again from national have said that mass shootings are “the price newspapers to here at The Carrier. Hearing we pay for freedom.” This cannot be the about the death toll, weapons used in the truth. We cannot allow it to be. We should attack, the life of the shooter and the lives expect more from our neighbors, from our of the victims may seem like Déjà vu. How government, from our laws. This should can this be something we are no longer not be the price, and we certainly should completely shocked by? How has this not be okay with it.
“Do you prefer pumpkin spice or peppermint mocha?”
In the hours following the shooting, of people in our country to the next does Trump said that “this isn’t a guns situation. nothing but prolong a time without peace. This is a mental We have to care about health problem at the The narrative of gun the implications of gun highest level. It’s a violence enough for violence in America something to be done very, very sad event.” The problem with this about it. We cannot wait continues to play out until we are directly statement is that while the shooter may have because we have yet affected to care enough to suffered from a mental stand up and take action. illness, it is not an to unite as a country This is not something excuse to fall back on. which can be written off as to actively search Saying that this is an our price for freedom, and issue of mental illness certainly is not something out a solution. makes the population we can continue to blame of mentally ill people on minority groups in into scape goats for the rest of America. America. Saying this is an issue of mental illness There will be more mass shootings. allows people to write it off as yet another There will be more headlines and more unsolvable problem in our society and not funerals. But, no matter how long it takes face the reality of the situation. to find the solution, we can never be okay The narrative of gun violence in America with this. continues to play out because we have yet The Carrier’s editorial opinion represents the views of the senior members of the Campus to unite as a country to actively search out a Carrier and Viking Fusion news staff. solution. Casting the blame from one group
“Neither. I don’t drink that stuff.”
“Peppermint mocha, no doubt.
freshman
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Schitt’s Creek a worthwhile binge
CASSIE LAJEUNESSE deputy news editor
As a firm believer in the wonders of his son, David (Dan Levy). Johnny, his Netflix and a lover of sitcoms, I have wife Moira (Catherine O’Hara) and their watched, re-watched and re-re-watched two children, David and Alexis (Annie Friends, Parks and Recreation, How I Murphy), are forced to move to Schitt’s Met Your Mother, The Office and more. Creek and live in a motel… and hilarity Because I love these shows, I usually have ensues. trouble getting new shows. Earlier this As I said, I would recommend this show year, I mentioned to my mom that I needed to anyone. The most obvious reason for that something new to watch. I is the comedy. Catherine O’Hara trust my mom’s opinion on a stellar performance You get the delivers pretty much everything. It as a former soap opera actress is because of her that I first who obsesses over her lifestyle opportunity watched Parks & Rec and and changes wigs multiple times Gilmore Girls, so when she every episode. Dan Levy and to see rich told me about a hilarious Annie Murphy are somehow new Netflix show called both annoying and endearing as Schitt’s Creek, I figured I spoiled twenty-somethings who people fail. should check it out. have no idea how to live without Once again, my mom’s their father’s credit card. impeccable judgement did not fail me. In all honesty, I am a sucker for characterSchitt’s Creek is an incredible show, and driven shows, and character development one that I would (and do) recommend to is another draw of Schitt’s Creek. In the anyone and everyone. It focuses on the first episode, the Rose family’s haughty Roses, a ridiculously wealthy family attitudes and antics are kind of annoying, who loses their fortune at the hands of a but the characters grow and learn from crooked business manager. Because of this, their time in Schitt’s Creek, which leads the only asset they are allowed to keep is a to some touching family moments as the tiny town called Schitt’s Creek that Johnny show goes on. Rose (Eugene Levy) bought as a joke for Because I love the characters in this
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Campus Carrier EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Avery Boulware
show so much, I can’t just talk about the main family. The supporting characters are hilarious as well, and the show gets even funnier as the Roses interact with the town residents. The first Schitt’s Creek resident we meet is Mayor Roland Schitt. Roland is an unfortunate stereotype of a small-town resident: beer gut, trucker hat and terrible manners all in one. However, the juxtaposition of Roland against the posh Rose family leads to some hilarious interactions. In the first episode, he arrives at the motel to welcome the Roses to town… and proceeds to “overstay his welcome” in their bathroom. Basically, I would encourage you to make Schitt’s Creek your next TV binge. There are only three seasons so far, all of which are on Netflix. The show offers a refreshing concept if you’re tired of “group of friends finds way in New York City; all date each other” (read: Friends, How I Met Your Mother) or “mockumentary of quirky characters breaking the fourth wall” (read: Parks & Rec, The Office). The banter is witty and hilarious, the characters are well-developed and, in the words of my roommate, “you get to see rich people fail at life.”
NEWS EDITOR Jessie Goodson DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR Cassie LaJeunesse FEATURES EDITOR Megan Benoit ASST. FEATURES EDITOR Leo Narrison ARTS & LIVING EDITOR Kendall Aronson OPINIONS EDITOR Lexikay Stokes SPORTS EDITOR Evan Sale ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Chris Ferguson COPY EDITOR Marie Echols GRAPHICS EDITOR Leo Narrison ONLINE EDITOR Kaitlan Koehler PHOTO EDITOR Bailey Albertson ASST. PHOTO EDITOR Katie Sweeney PHOTOGRAPHER Andrea Hill
Thanksgiving: The forgotten holiday
STAFF WRITER Claire Voltarel
CLAIRE VOLTAREL staff writer
Candy and costumes favorites we value to this day: to mistletoe and presents: food, family and relaxation. Thanksgiving falls between While each household arguably some of the most participates in their own way, popular holidays of the these foundations mostly year. Many begin remain the Thanksgiving same. The day’s Christmas tunes the day after Halloween; purpose is to has evolved gather around a even Black Friday sales begin as table with loved early as 5 p.m. on ones, sharing to give an Thanksgiving day. in laughter and This unfortunate opportunity comfort food. p o s i t i o n i n g Designated buries the feast sweat to be grateful. members under the other in the kitchen holiday commercialism, and to provide the meal all will be Thanksgiving come and goes grateful for, along with each like the food on our plates. other’s company. As one of the few holidays In contrast, Christmas dedicated to ideals and not has evolved to emphasize objects, we should better materialism (not to sound like appreciate the day stuffed with Charlie Brown). The best gifts, meals and memories. the brightest decorations and Thanksgiving celebrates the most spirit are generated three of the most American via one source: money. The
“Peppermint mocha. I just like peppermint better.” Evan Davis
sophomore
pressure to give, or not to give gifts, overwhelms the historical or religious morality and spirit intended at Christmas’s core. Thanksgiving, while having a history, has evolved to give an opportunity to be grateful. Instead of Beats by Dr. Dre or Samsung Virtual Reality, we give thanks. This is not to say we do not have the capacity to appreciate a day without material items. For example, Easter is another highly ranked and practiced holiday in the U.S. Easter has traditions involving eggs and candy, but the core values appreciated are moral or religious. However, Easter does not lie between too large holidays. Its light can shine in late April on its own time. There is no “St. Patrick’s Day Season” consuming the month
“Neither.”
Hannah Barnes junior
with stress of preparation. Thanksgiving could be given the life it deserves if it fell during another season. But alas, history cannot be rewritten. So, this Thanksgiving, during the whopping three days we are given to celebrate it, think about the gifts you want to receive that are not objects; then give those gifts back to those at your dinner table. Connect back with friends on campus to remind them of your appreciation for their love and support. Reach out to relatives who could not make your feast and let them know you are grateful for them, regardless of their presence. Finally, stuff your bellies with as much turkey and mashed potatoes as possible. We have to make it through two more weeks of D-Hall afterwards.
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FEATURES
Embracing hair by not shaving for a month provokes conversation and interest, and this awareness is one of the goals behind No-Shave November. No-Shave November began on Facebook in 2009, but has recently partnered with the American Cancer Society. Participants forgo shaving for the entire month of November, and put the money they would spend on grooming toward cancer research, prevention and education. Junior Jessie Cathcart, president of Colleges Against Cancer at Berry, decided to start promoting this month of awareness when she came hto Berry in 2015. "The mission of No-Shave November is to raise men's cancer awareness on campus and to get participation by all students, both boys and girls, toward our fundraising mission with the American Cancer Society," Cathcart said. Students register and compete for the best beard and the most funds raised. The winner receives a t-shirt and bragging rights. Jessie C "The best beard, which will be voted on campus, will win a t-shirt that says 'Berry College Best Beard 2017,' and the student that can get the most money raised in support of them growing out their beard wins 100 free flexbucks uploaded to their account next semester. If they are graduating early we will give them a $100 visa gift card," Cathcart said.
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This year about 20-25 students signed up online to compete. "I think No-Shave November is a good movement," senior Matt Zimmerman said. "I like how it raises money and awareness, and honestly my beard was getting too thick. Plus, I love the competition of it." Sophomore Jared Deaton has participated for the last four years. He did not register to compete, but is passionate about No-Shave November's mission. "I do it because I did some research on it and found out it was for cancer awareness," Deaton said. "Typically, when you don’t shave, you save all the money you would spend on either razors or shaving cream and donate it to cancer research. Also, just to appreciate the hair that you have because lots of times cancer patients will lose their hair." Colleges Against Cancer also puts on other events throughout the year that promote awareness, provide education, and fundraise. Events include a pink-out football and volleyball game, an education Cathcart week about cancer each semester, a purple out basketball game in February for World Cancer Day, and a relay partnership event with Floyd County in April. "We also do some little things on the side, like writing letters to Girls Love Mail which sends letters to little girls in elementary or middle school that are fighting cancer," Cathcart said.
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ARTS & LIVING
Thursday Jan. 26, 2017
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RIFF to feature two films by Berry students
“Backyard Chickens,” a short documentary about chickens, was written and directed by Miller Hollstein, Matt Bentley and Joe Torkelson. Kendall Aronson arts & living editor
Two short documentaries made by Berry students last year are being shown at the International Rome Film Festival this week. Two groups of students from Berry’s Visual Anthropology with Focus on Food Systems class made documentaries about unique food production in Rome . The topics were assigned to the groups by Brian Campbell, associate professor of anthropology and environmental studies. “They highlight parts of our lives that we no longer pay as much attention to, which is where our food comes from,” Campbell said. “They both showcase the ability to get food locally, and I think that
is something which is missing in society today.” Campbell teaches his students how to write, film and edit the short films during the class. He said that since the class is about the visual and cultural experience, a documentary was a good choice to supplement the coursework. “I took two of the films that I thought were most complete that came out of that class,” Campbell said. “I went ahead and submitted them as the producer. I told the students I would try to get their films into the film festival. And then they both got in, which is pretty remarkable.” One of the documentaries highlighted a local organic farm called Rise and Shine, which is a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm. Campbell knows the owner of the farm and has been a
patron of the business for many years, which is one of the reasons why he chose this as a topic for his students to pursue. “I thought it was important that the general public learn about CSAs, especially those here in the immediate vicinities so that they could hopefully patronize his farm,” Campbell said. Campbell wanted to document the ethnographic perspective of the farm and see how the different areas of production on the farm worked. Russell Maddrey worked on the Rise and Shine project as the videographer and principal editor. This was the first documentary he has made, and he learned a lot of film making skills through the process. “I was able to expand my camera skills to include some videography
and video editing,” Maddrey said. “There was a learning curve, but we hit our groove down the stretch.” Maddrey said he learned a lot about CSAs and organic farming during the course of the documentary, which he previously had little experience with. He said he found the documentary making process rewarding. “All of us in the group are environmentally conscious and liked the idea of doing a farm that supported community growth and sustainable farming,” Maddrey said. The second documentary focused on local Romans who raise chickens in their backyards. Recently, stronger regulations have been placed on chicken ownership in Rome which has caused some families to lose their
chicken keeping privileges. The documentary examines the effect of these laws on local families, why the law was put in place and the values of chicken ownership. Campbell came up with the idea for this documentary from his personal experience in food pantries in Rome. Campbell said the food pantry receives food from grocery stores that is nearly expired, and if they cannot give away this food, the shelter does not have anything they can do with it. “Rotten food can still be eaten by chickens in most cases, so I thought it was really wasteful that we couldn’t just have some chickens there,” Campbell said. “But there was an ordinance so we were not allowed legally to have chickens there. So I thought this would be a good topic for a short film.” Miller Hollstein, a former environmental science major, filmed, edited and interviewed people in the course of the documentary filming process. “It was just really hands on,” Hollstein said. “It was one of the first documentaries I’ve made and it helped me to learn how much work it actually is. It was eye opening.” The crew faced challenges getting people to talk about the ordinances. Many potential sources who were in favor of the ordinances did not want to be interviewed on the topic. “It was hard making a good, well-rounded view of it because we only had people from one side of it,” Hollstein said. Hollstein learned a lot about chickens and about the complexities of the ordinance during the course of the making of the film as well. “I’m very proud of our students, and very proud of them creating something that is worth showing in a film festival,” Campbell said. “ It is actually very hard to get a film in a film festival so, as Berry faculty and staff, we should be very proud of seeing these films in this film festival.”
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November 9-12 2017 Rome International Film Festival • All day event
• Historic DeSoto Theatre The 14th Annual Rome International Film Festival will feature four days of feature-length narratives, documentaries, animations and short films. There will also be a series of workshops, parties and filmmaker Q&As. Tickets are offered on their website.
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Delight is a college women’s ministry that has chapters nationwide. This is the first year for Berry’s chapter.
Delight women’s ministry now on campus
Claire Voltarel staff writer
Berry’s new women’s ministry, Delight, debuted this semester in hopes to provide a space for girls to come together on campus. Berry’s chapter of the nationwide ministry, started by senior Amoriah Shaw, creates unity through vulnerability among college women and its Christian themes. The group hopes to provide a space for women to be themselves and provide for each other. “We strive to be a community available for women to have a place they can go and have people they can lean on,” junior member Jessica Hayhurst said. According to Shaw, Delight’s national ministry follows a curriculum, including a book with stories of other women and their shared college struggles that guides the group through the semester. The meetings include times for bonding and worship, but the primary focus is
the vulnerability and authenticity manifesting through the stories, Hayherst said. Members read a story for the week to relate, discuss and ultimately empower. “That’s where the vulnerability comes in,” Hayhurst said. “We try to be as vulnerable as we can to foster that in other girls so they are not afraid to share if it’s something that’s close to their heart.” Shaw said Delight has four parts that make up their mission and reach outside of their group. After their weekly meetings, the group sponsors events on campus to provide times for socializing. In the community, Delight is partnered with Rome’s Hospitality Home that assists women and children in positions of domestic abuse. This semester Delight will host a winter clothing drive for these victims. Finally, individuals take part in “Delight Dates.” Members take the opportunity to get to know another member by getting coffee or grabbing dinner to continue their goal of a small community. “Our overall goal is to see Delight flourish,” Shaw said.
Shaw was inspired to begin the program at Berry after hearing about it through friends from other colleges that held chapters. Both Shaw and Hayhurst felt there was a lack of small community, particularly for women on Berry’s campus. “There’s a lack of vulnerable community for women, having a safe place to share and be real about the struggles that you deal with in college,” Shaw said. Shaw noted her desire to have a similar space when she was a freshman. According to Hayhurst, Delight caters to freshmen who may need that sense of family. Upperclassmen hope these freshmen members will continue the growth of the program throughout campus. While Delight serves as one of Winshape’s Community Impact Teams, Shaw said the group is hardly affiliated and is open to any student to join their authentic community. Delight meets every Tuesday from 7-8:30. Their community event, “Flannels and Friends,” will host fall events and snacks and take place Nov. 28.
PLAYLIST:
Fall-Back PLAY
12 songs, 50 min
TITLE
ARTIST
Roses
OutKast
Hypnotize
The Notorious B.I.G.
Gold Digger
Kanye West, Jamie Foxx
Ignition - Remix
R. Kelly
Blame It
Jamie Foxx, T-Pain
Let Me Love You
Mario
Yeah!
Usher, Lil Jon, Ludacris
Be Without You
Mary J. Blige
If I Ain’t Got You
Alicia Keys
Drop It Like It’s Hot
Snoop Dogg
Survivor
Destiny’s Child
Kevin’s Pick: Dance With My Father
Luther Vandrossz
November 10
Taste & Toast 2017
• 6:30 - 11 p.m. • Forum River Center The third annual event will have more than 20 returaunts to sample and an open top-shelf bar. The band Moby Dick will be playing at the event as well. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door.
November 11
Native American Heritage Month Free Day
• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Cheiftans Museum Free admission to musuem in conjuction with the Rome Film Festival. There will be a gardening seminar, and Tommy Wildcat will also be performing.
November 18
Downtown Holiday Open House
• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • 400 Broad St Downtown Rome will be hosting shoping and holiday fun for guests. Events include pictures with Santa, trolley rides and a candy cane hunt. The event is free to attend.
November 24
Santa Train and Mistletoe Market
• All day • The Summerville Depot Local merchants and artisians will be selling items. It offers carnival foods, holiday treats, gifts, crafts and decorations. People can take a ride on the Tennesesse Valley Railroad Museum Passenger Train as well. The event is free to attend.
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Thursday Feb. 2, 2017
Volleyball advances to the NCAA tournament Hanover College Panthers on Thursday at 3 p.m. Hanover College just won the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference title, their first conference title The Berry College volleyball team secured the in 10 years. Southern Athletics Association’s conference title on “The team has played with so much joy and heart Nov. 5. this season, and it has led them into the postseason,” The volleyball team defeated O’Rourke said. “I know Oglethorpe, Millsaps and all the coaches are Birmingham-Southern this past “The team has played with excited and proud of weekend to claim the conference them.” title. The Vikings swept the BSC so much joy and heart If the Vikings win Panthers 3-0 in the championship their match against match of the SAA tournament. The this season and it has led Hanover, they will face tournament was a continuation of the them into the postseason. the winner of the BSC Viking’s dominating season. They and Covenant College I know all the coaches went undefeated in conference play match Friday, Nov. 10 at and are currently 28-6. This is the are excited and proud of 4:30 p.m. Vikings first SAA title since 2013. The quarterfinals of “The team’s hard work is paying them” the NCAA tournament off, and they have overcome so much will take place on this season,” Assistant Coach Katie Katie O’Rourke November 16th along O’Rourke said. The Vikings have also secured with the semifinals on their spot in the NCAA tournament. the 17th. The NCAA The first round will take place in Atlanta at Emory tournament championship will begin November University. The Vikings will face off against the 18th at 7:00 p.m.
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Lia Batista | CAMPUS CARRIER Berry College volleyball continues to the the NCAA DIII National Tournament. The Vikings will play their first game on Nov. 9 against Hanover College.
Men’s soccer reflects on fall season Evan Sale sports editor Berry Men’s Soccer has finished for the fall season. After falling short this past weekend to Oglethorpe the Vikings finished the season 8-8-1 with a conference record of 3-3-1. The Vikings had a very complicated schedule this year but were competitive in nearly every game. They are optimistic for next fall. “Our schedule this year was one of the more difficult ones we have had,” sophomore Henry Arato said. “We had to play smart and battle it out the entire season, but next year should be a very good team as we are only graduating two seniors. Hopefully we can bring in another strong recruiting class to help us out as well.” The team may have had its difficulties this season, but they finished out the season even with wins and losses and had five all conference selections: junior Alex Jones, senior Caleb Ford, sophomore Jake Williamson, junior Carson Oakes and junior Steven Moore. Senior all-conference defenseman Caleb Ford who was
out with a broken ankle and leg his junior year came back this three first team all-conference guys and two getting honorable season to be all conference for his third time. mentions, I think that next year is a year that if everyone “I thought I had a solid career,” comes back healthy and fit it Ford said. “I was honored to receive “This season was good for the could be a special year.” the awards I did throughout my four The team has their mind years, those were mostly due to the program. It allowed players who on next fall. They are already players around me making me look more young guys will help the program in the future anticipating good, and I wish those guys would stepping up in order for the have been recognized.” get valuable playing experience. team to take the steps needed to All-conference forward Jake have a better season next year. Williamson, who netted six goals this It showed us the team is capable “This season was good for season to help the Vikings to their of taking it to the next level with the program.” Ford said. “It success, has also shifted his mindset allowed players who will help the future guys.” to next fall. the program in the future get “I would say that the season went valuable playing experience. It well,” Williamson said. “Even showed us the team is capable Caleb Ford the game that we lost we were in of taking it to the next level all of them, and the ball just didn’t with the future guys.” bounce our way sometimes, we are The Viking Soccer team only losing two seniors, so we are looks forward to picking up bringing back pretty much the same team for next year. After where they left off next year fall.
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Thursday Nov. 9, 2017
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Viking swimming looks to continue success
Sophomore Spencer O’Neale competes against his opponents in the 1000-yard freestyle race. Chris Ferguson asst. sports editor The Berry men’s and women’s swim teams have been making waves this season by setting new team and personal bests. In the first meet of the year against Sewanee University, the women’s team won 133-109 and the men’s team just fell short with a 115.5-105.5 loss. The women were able to walk away with five first place finishes, and the men were able to get two. Sophomore Spencer O’Neale looks to better his times and support his team throughout the rest of the season. “I want to drop time in the 400IM and get down to five minutes on the 500M freestyle,” said O’Neale. “Working on technique and training really hard is how I plan to achieve this. I also want the team to perform well at conference and maintain a healthy team dynamic. We can achieve this by supporting and encouraging each other while also becoming closer as a team.” This past weekend, the Vikings faced Emmanuel College but just fell short of victory. The Lions are in the NAIA division which allowed the teams to compete in a friendly out-of-conference meet. This provided the team with
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some strong competition as one of the men on the opposing a time of 5:35.27. team competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics for Barbados. Senior Corley Peth said the team has had success For the men, freshman Dylan White was able both overall and individually and are able to do this through to secure a first place spot in the 100their emphasis on being close as a yard backstroke with a time of 53.92 team. and a second place spot in the 200-yard “I think what has really helped freestyle with a time of 1:47.32. Freshman the team’s success this season is due Cole Beddingfield was also able to place to two main characteristics the team second in the 100-yard butterfly with a has shown strongly this year,” said time of 54.33. Peth. “The first is our ability to lean For the women, junior Chelsea on, and support each other through Mazies placed first in 1M diving with the toughest days, whether it be in 178.12 points. Junior Leigh Hadaway practice, competition or for personal placed first in the 100-yard butterfly matters. The second is celebrating with a time of 59.84. Freshman Maggie the big and small success as a team, Hogsed placed first in the 100-yard regardless if they are for an individual freestyle with a time of 54.25. Senior or the team as a whole.” Corley Peth placed second in the 1000 “In order to continue the success Corley Peth yard freestyle with a time of 12:32.47. we have experienced this season, we Freshman Brooke Boyd placed second will continue to take things step-byin both the 200-yard freestyle and the 100-yard breaststroke step,” said Peth. “This helps us understand that the small with times of 1:59.69 and 1:10.29, respectively. Freshman things we do everyday will make the biggest difference in our Berkeley Hawks placed second in the 500-yard freestyle with conference championship come February.”
“In order to continue the success we have experienced this season, we will continue to take things step-by-step.”
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TRIVIA NIGHT Nov. 3, 2017
Bailey Albertson | CAMPUS CARRIER
On Friday, KCAB sponsored a Trivia Night event to kick off the weekend. Many students came to show off their trivia skills and compete against their friends. KCAB offered Dippin’ Dots and wings from Jefferson’s for trivia contestants. There were four rounds of trivia, with twelve questions per round. At the end of each round, points from each question were tallied up. The trivia themes included Disney, Berry, social media, and Netflix. At the end of the night, winners got to walk away with theme-related bucket prizes.