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Georgia passes hands-free driving law

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Left: 24 states currently have a version of the hands-free law. Right: Devices such as Apple CarPlay provide drivers with a variety of bluetooth applications.

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students of the law this summer through an email and reminded students what to expect when returning to campus.

A new Hands-Free Law went into “The police officers will use their effect in Georgia on July 1st. The law discretion as far as issuing a warning and now prohibits anyone from driving while a campus college ticket for those students holding a cellphone or any wireless inappropriately using their phones,” Will communication device, sending and said. reading text messages and watching and So far there have been no violations recording videos. of the law on campus, but things might Drivers are allowed to have a GPS change once students have fully returned. system or GPS app on in the car, but are Will reminds everyone to follow the law not allowed to type or change the set even on campus when students might not address. Use of music streaming apps and think they must. other Bluetooth devices either through “It’s best to get in the practice of not separate devices or using your phone or through a car system is at least using it in the still acceptable. Wearing way the law allows a smart watch is also still it,” Will said. allowed, as long as it is In preparation for not used while driving. the law, some students In case of emergency, and faculty have the law does allow placed hands-free the use of emergency Bluetooth devices buttons for vehicle and in their cars so that driver safety. Lastly, they can make and when answering or receive phone calls Gary Will ending a phone call, safely and within the drivers are only allowed parameters of the law. to use one button in Junior Meghan Kelly the car or a talk-to-type device. The only recently had one of these devices installed situation in which a phone can be used in her car in preparation for the law going is when the car is legally parked. While into effect. Her parents felt that it would be it may seem like a lot of rules, the basic safer to have a new radio installed in her understanding of the law is that it is illegal car that included Apple Car Play, which is to use a phone while driving; drivers must allowed in the new law. be completely hands free. There is a flier “It’s definitely very helpful having it,” produced by Berry that students can refer Kelly said. “I feel better about driving and to if they have any questions or would like calling safely, and my parents feel better a deeper knowledge of the law. about me driving.”

A bigger change that Berry students are Will has noted that many staff members facing is the fact that the law is in effect on have purchased Bluetooth ear pieces in Berry’s campus. Gary Will, assistant vice order to comply with the law. president of campus security, informed The law was passed due to the increasing

number of vehicle accidents over the past years. Lawmakers hope to reduce these numbers over the course of the next couple years and encourage Georgia residents to drive safe. Will believes that because of this law, there truly has been a shift to take

precautions and save lives.

“I think the law to date has shown a decrease in injuries and death,” Will said.

For more information on the law, visit https://www.gahighwaysafety.org/ highway-safety/hands-free-law/.

I think the law to date has shown a decrease in injuries and death.

IN THIS ISSUE

NEWS 1

GREETINGS 4

FEATURES 8

PHOTO COURTESY OF GARY WILL

OPINIONS 10

ARTS & LIVING 12

SPORTS 15

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NEWS Todd Brooks resigns, department changes underway Claire Voltarel news editor Earlier this June, Athletic Director Todd Brooks issued this statement, after informing his colleagues of a surprising announcement via email just before.

“I have decided to resign my position as Director of Athletics so that I can pursue other professional challenges and interests that I have,” Brooks said. “I do so with a conflicted heart, however, as I am extremely appreciative of the numerous opportunities Berry College has afforded me.”

His resignation left the Berry athletic department with big shoes to fill. Brooks served as Berry’s athletic director for 19 years, taking the school from NAIA to NCAA, establishing several sports such as football, lacrosse and track and field, and expanding to over 500 students currently participating in athletics.

According to current interim Director of Athletics, Derek Taylor, it was Brooks’ work ethic that left such an impact on the department, aside from his numerous statistical accomplishments.

“Todd was one of those people who would roll up his sleeves and be the first one there and the last one to leave,” Taylor said. “There was no job he felt like he was above.”

The national search for a new athletic director is underway, according to Berry administration. However, the athletic department is currently focused more on present transitioning and taking over Brooks’ responsibilities.

According to Taylor, while he holds the head title, not all the work will fall on his shoulders. Taylor will work with Assistant Athletic Directors David Beasley and Ginger Swann to divide and conquer. Their goal is to keep the department feeling normal and make coaches comfortable in continuing to operate as they would under regular circumstances.

“We’ve got a great administrative team,” with respect,” Taylor said.

Taylor said.

Taylor reached out to Berry’s Fortunately, Berry athletics achieved great ResidentAssistants to enlist their help in success last year with a multitude of record informing their residents about sportsmanship breaking seasons. According to Taylor, this and conduct at events. RA’s have begun to success provides motivation post fliers regarding this going into this year. topic.

“We’ve got a lot of The push for momentum right now in sportsmanship is part of terms of competitively the athletic department’s where we are in the league,” hope to continue their Taylor said. success in athletics, Additionally, Taylor while maintaining their and his colleagues are reputation of strong starting to incorporate student athletes in the some small changes to the classroom and work department. According to force as well, regardless Derek Taylor Taylor, they would like to of who’s in charge. begin a conversation about “We don’t know what sportsmanship among the the long term is going to student body. look like,” Taylor said. “We want to continue “We want to put Berry in the best possible to have high performance student athletes off light and we want to be treating opponents the field.”

We want to put Berry in the best possible light.

Viking Court and dining hall make updates Claire Voltarel news editor Berry dining services made significant upgrades to both Viking Court and the dining hall over the summer. These upgrades include additions to the on-campus Chick-Fil-A menu, as well as a new station in the dining hall. Upgrades were completed in late May. Berry’s Chick-Fil-A is now offering a variety of breakfast items for students from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. every day except Sunday in accordance to Chick-Fil-A policy. These items

include chicken biscuits, sausage biscuits and chicken minis.

Additionally, Chick-Fil-A welcomed milk shakes, cool wraps and grilled nuggets to their menu.

Apart from general rearrangement of some food sections, the residential dining hall established a new meal station titled “Changing Scenes Restaurant Rotation”.

According to dining services, the station will feature a rotating menu with food from a variety of different cultures and themes.

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CAMPUS CALENDAR

Fawn events around campus Thursday Saturday Viking Venture begins for firstyear and transfer students.

Thursday 11-1 p.m.

Free sunglasses in Krannert lobby Visit KCAB’s Twitter or Facebook for full list of Viking Venture events.

Friday 8 a.m.

Add/Drop open online for cleared returning students

Friday 8:30-9 p.m.

Zumba in the Cage 9-11 p.m.

Rage in the Cage

Saturday Returning students arrive 9 p.m.

KCAB’s New Faces talent show

Monday Oh deer! Classes begin. Have a great semester!

Monday 5 p.m.

Artist Talk with Allen Chen in Moon Gallery

Heida and Taylor rise to new heights Annie Deitz staff writer

Several key staff changes occurred in the Berry College administration over the course of this summer. Debbie Heida, previous dean of students, has transitioned to the role of chief of staff, following the retirement of previous Chief of Staff Gary Waters. With 14 years of experience as the dean of students at Berry, and 29 total years in similar roles across other various institutions, Heida is prepared and excited to begin her first school year as chief of staff.

The transition officially began July 1st, but as most major transitions do, it has taken a few weeks to complete. Now, Heida is ready for the coming semester, but understands she has a lot to learn about the position.

“I do feel settled in, although I think any new role really takes almost a full year to learn everything, because you have to learn what the rhythm of the year is there, versus what it was someplace else,” Heida said.

In her new position, Heida must be more responsible for strategic planning. She still helps Oak Hill and Historic Berry, athletics and hospitality and events department, bringing those departments under her new office. However, now she must expand her focus to supporting the board of trustees and the general work of the President’s Office. She likes that she was able to bring some things with more student contact, like athletics, into the new role because it allows her to continue working with departments she has been with for her entire time at Berry.

One of the larger projects Heida foresees for this year is discussion of what a future Personal and Professional Development Center could look like at Berry. She plans to continue these

discussions throughout the fall semester in hopes that this program could come to fruition.

Furthermore, this semester the President’s Office will be continuing the search for the replacement of Director of Athletics Todd Brooks and filling positions at Oak Hill.

“Any time you love a place, the chance to stay fresh and contribute in new ways is always something that you think about,” Heida said “so I think the chance to work in a very different way with the strategic planning in a couple key areas of the college is an exciting change for me after 29 years in the same role.”

The change will be bittersweet for Heida.

The office has joked quite a bit about how she has been at the same place at 7 o’clock on Tuesday nights for her whole time at Berry, referring to SGA meetings. However, she is ready and excited to be able to work with the institution from another, more strategic angle.

Previous Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Lindsey Taylor will be filling Heida’s roles as dean of students. As the new dean of students, Taylor is now responsible for several different departments that directly affect student life, including Student Activities, Residence Life, Recreation and Wellness, the Health Center, the Counseling Center and the Student Diversity Initiatives Office. Student conduct and student orientation will also be under her domain. The dean of students role means that Taylor will be spending a lot of time with SGA. She explains it as her being the advocate for students on an institutional level, voicing the concerns and comments of students amid major policy changes and general college functions.

Taylor plans to give herself a year to fully settle into the role, echoing the sentiments of Heida. She compares it to a student’s freshman year of college. It takes that first year to get a

solid grasp on how college works, but once students come back for their sophomore year, they are more adjusted. She expects to get into the rhythm as school starts back up.

Taylor is most excited to be able to work closer with students.

Moving from Residence Life to Student Affairs has allowed her interaction with students to evolve. Now she is able to be involved with students at a more holistic level.

Currently, students should expect no immediate policy changes in Student Affairs.

Taylor prefers to observe first, and examine what the student body actually needs in a thoughtful manner before changing anything.

“Students shouldn’t feel a shift in terms of living/being on campus,” Taylor said. Over time, this could differ. This extends to her new role as Title IX coordinator. However, she has implemented new Title IX training modules.

For the most part, this has mainly only impacted incoming freshmen.

Although Taylor has worked on campus for 13 years, her new position allows her to gain a new perspective on the college. She is grateful to have Heida available for guidance and advice.

Heida, in return, has great confidence and high hopes for Taylor in the new positions.

“I couldn’t feel better about Lindsey Taylor and her stepping into role,” Heida said. “That helps you feel better about moving to something else, when you know that you have a really talented person stepping in.”

Throughout this semester and in the years to come, Taylor implores students to contact her with information that she should know.

Furthermore, she hopes students will utilize SGA, seeing as it was made to help voice student opinions.

August 1

Entrance Violation Student allowed vehicle to tailgate him through the service entrance to access campus.

August 3

Larceny-Theft Offenses Two keys and 13 pieces of rebar were stolen from Land Resources Building on Jones Bend Rd.

August 4

Damage to Property Offenses A car window was broken in the Friendship lot, possibly from a rock thrown by a lawnmower.

August 8

Larceny-Theft Offenses A student was scammed by answering a fraudulent email sent to her Berry email account.

August Fire Alarms Officers responded to four different fire alarms this month all due to malfunctions.

Berry College Campus Safety For emergencies, call (706) 236-2262 For non-emergencies, call (706) 368-6999

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Make the most of your college experience STEPHEN BRIGGS college president

Berry is a special place. For many of us, Berry feels like home. It’s the kind of place where people are genuinely interested in your success and care for you as a person. Living, studying, eating, working and playing every day with a group of talented people your own age creates remarkable possibilities and friendships. It’s the great benefit of living on a residential campus. In many ways, your years here offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

So if you are new to Berry, my advice is to make the most of this year. Your time in college will be as rich and exciting as you make it.

You should want to become a quick and agile learner. Explore, ask questions, seek challenges, be interested in others. That’s the kind of person all of us want to be around.

Go meet your professors outside of class. Talk with them about ideas you find interesting. Ask

them to explain concepts you don’t understand.

Ask their advice about how to make progress toward your personal goals.

Your supervisors at work, your coaches and your Resident Assistants are interested in helping you get connected here at Berry. They will be interested in why you are here, where you are from and where you hope to go in the years ahead.

Martha Berry used to say “Everybody must be headed somewhere.” It’s important to get some sense of direction in the year ahead, so make that your ambition. Think about what is important to you and what you would like to do in the years after college, and continue to ask yourself why.

Your time at Berry will be as rich in experience as you make it. Be an intriguing person. Be Berry!

Connect with the world off campus

CHRIS BORDA director of international programs

One thing that I love about Berry is the sense of community that we share, the idea that we can all come together to accomplish more than any of us is capable of accomplishing alone. However, we don’t want that sense of community to end at the edge of campus.

We want you to connect with Rome, with the country and with the world around you. Berry students are making a global impact every day and you can be a part of that impact.

One of the many benefits of travel is that it allows you the opportunity to get outside of your comfort zone and grow as a person. We want you to engage with everyone and grow through your differences. Traveling abroad gives you the opportunity to engage with a different culture, a different language and

people who share different life experiences.

However, it also allows you a chance to find your similarities. As much as you learn about your host culture, you’ll learn about yourself and the places that you come from. You’ll learn, you’ll grow, and it’s an experience that you’ll never forget.

When you’re ready to find that experience, come talk to us! Stop by 331 Krannert, visit www.berry.edu/internationalexperiences, or come to our International Opportunities Fair on Tuesday, September 18th (10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) in the Krannert Ballroom. We’ll tell you where you can go, how you can pay for it and what kind of credits you’ll bring back. Most of all, we’ll tell you about the memories that you have yet to make. Welcome back! The world awaits!

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Explore all that Berry has to offer

LINDSEY TAYLOR dean of students

Welcome to Berry and to the new academic year. I join others in welcoming the new members of our community and welcoming back those of you for whom this is already home.

We talk often about community and what it means to “Be Berry”. If you are a first year student, you are just learning about what we mean by the Berry community. If you are a returner, you may be looking forward to ways that you begin to make a difference in this community you call home. If you are a student leader, the responsibility of your position is both exciting and a little overwhelming. Regardless of your class year or your position, there is a great amount of responsibility each of us has to make our community one of respect for everyone. I hope that this year is full of opportunities and experiences that require you to demonstrate a commitment to the collective good.

J.R.R. Tolkien’s poem, “All that is gold does not glitter”, has a prevalent line “not all who wander are lost”. These words are my hope for your year and tenure as a Berry student. You will have opportunities to explore, learn, and test who you are. Wander through your Foundations courses with curiosity and open-mindedness – who knows, you may just stumble upon a love for a major that you didn’t know was a possibility.

Wander through student clubs and organizations until you find one that makes you want to invest your time and talents. Find ways to use your gifts and abilities to make Berry a better place. Seek people

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and experiences who stretch and challenge your thinking. Explore all that Berry has to offer – find your own fun even in the midst of hundreds of planned events and activities.

Find at least one way to serve your Berry community – make your residence hall floor a better place to live, make your student organization a better representation of Berry, invest in your work place so that our departments become better. Find a way to serve those who need help – stop by Berry College Volunteer Services to learn about the needs in our Rome community and where your talents will make a difference. In short, find ways to “Be Berry”.

J.R.R. Tolkien also wrote, “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us”.

Four years here go quickly – ask any senior just how fast their first three years have gone! Decide what you want these four years to look like and who you want to be upon graduation. Pursue opportunities that help you reach your goal while also contributing to the betterment of our community. If you engage from the beginning, if you treat your time at Berry with great care, you’ll quickly find your place in the Berry community and discover much to contribute here and much to love.

As we begin this 2018-2019 year, become the best you can become here. And in doing so, bring to life Martha Berry’s quote “I pray that I may leave the world more beautiful than when I found it.”

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Pursue spiritual wellness in college

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JONATHAN HUGGINS chaplain Welcome to the brilliant, beautiful and beloved Berry College! I love this place, and I know you will too. I look forward to meeting you or seeing you again. You have come to a wonderful community with great people and countless opportunities to learn and grow in every area of your life, including your spiritual life. I hope you will take advantage of this important time in your life. As Chaplain, I want you to know that our office is here to serve you.

The Chaplain’s Office aims to offer many opportunities to explore and express your faith through on-campus worship, Christian concerts, guest preachers and lecturers, Bible studies and several student fellowship groups. One great opportunity for regular worship, nurture and service is College Church. This is our college-wide, inter-denominational, Christian worship service which is held each Sunday evening at 5PM in our College Chapel.

During your college years it’s important not to neglect what one might call “spirituality” as an important aspect of holistic wellness. Spirituality has to do with one’s inner life – sometimes referred to as one’s “soul” or “spirit.” Spirituality is not only about one’s inner life, but it does often begin there. I tend to think of humans as thinking, feeling, doing creatures. The health of our thinking, feeling, and doing is largely connected to our spiritual wellness.

These three aspects of an individual correspond to Berry’s mission to provide education for the “head, heart, and hands.” In other words, one of Berry College’s core values is to promote spiritual wellness.

How does one go about seeking a healthy spirituality?

There are historic practices that have proven helpful in cultivating spiritual wellness. These include: prayer, solitude, meditation, reflective writing, mutuality (caring for others in a community),

devotional study of sacred texts, service to others, religious worship and rituals (which can provide meaning and stability to life). Any or all of these are great to consider.

One could summarize the goals and purposes of healthy spirituality as Formation, Reformation, and Transformation. By “formation” I mean seeking to have good things formed within us that might not otherwise be there. By “reformation” I mean seeking to have whatever is immature, misdirected, or misinformed within us reformed to accord with wisdom, truth, and maturity. By “transformation” I mean seeking to have whatever is wrong, bad, or hurtful within us transformed into something good, true, and beautiful. As these things are developed within us, we will not only become spiritually “well” people, but will also seek for these things to be realized in the world around us.

This sense of overall personal wellness has many positive effects. It creates an internal climate for one to think deeply and clearly, to feel compassion, joy, hope and peace, and to do what is just and good – not simply for one’s own sake, but for the common good. Imagine such a world for just a moment – where everyone sought such spiritual health, where all were internally full and free to give to others.

The Hebrew word for this kind of wholeness is “shalom” (often translated as “peace”). Shalom is a state of perfect over-flowing goodness, peace and flourishing. The effects of healthy spirituality should be both personal wellness and, more importantly, universal shalom!

So while at Berry, take advantage of the opportunities for learning, worship, spiritual formation and service. Allow the landscape of this beautiful campus, and your years here, to become the space in which you seek and find spiritual life.

Get involved with Berry athletics Berry College Athletic Department The Vikings will enter the 2018-19 season coming off the most successful year since Berry joined NCAA Division III. The records began to shatter in the fall, with the Berry football team earning their second-straight SAA title, upping their record at Valhalla Stadium to 15-1 and advancing to the second round of the NCAA Playoffs, a programbest. The Vikings’ volleyball team, led by a trio of All-Americans, also secured the SAA Championship a season ago, battling their way to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Playoffs for the first time. Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams remained competitive in a tight championship race and are poised for

strong seasons with an influx of freshman talent.

Finally, the men’s and women’s cross country teams eye faster times and greater challenges after the women’s team sent two runners to the NCAA National Championship last season.

The fall season kicks off on Sept. 1 when the Berry football team hosts Maryville College at Valhalla Stadium.

To follow along with all of the action throughout the year, be sure to follow Berry College Athletics on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Schedules, rosters, live video and more can be found at BerryVikings. com. #WeAllRow

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Counseling Center always here to help MARSHALL JENKINS director of counseling College brings much change. The Counseling Center is here to help you cope with change and develop skills to face new personal challenges.

Academic achievers and underachievers, social insiders and outsiders, people facing normal stresses and those with mental health issues use our services. Our service is confidential, and there is no charge for counseling. I am a licensed psychologist, and Terri Cordle and Carley Price are licensed professional counselors. So if you think you need a skilled, listening ear from someone outside your social circle, call 706-236-2259 (or on-campus extension 2259), or come by the Counseling Center, located in the Ladd Center, to make an appointment.

Our warm and welcoming office manager, Teresa Czekalla, will help you make that appointment, and she can expertly answer your questions about services. Also, we supervise the Peer Educators who post the bathroom Pot Thoughts and organize activities on making healthy, smart choices for making the best of college and life. If you want to help us with educating students here and in Rome about topics related to mental health such as alcohol and drug abuse, sexual assault, managing stress, etc., let us know and we’ll discuss the peer education program further with you.

There are lots of folks at Berry eager to help and support you. If you’re not sure we are the right ones for your particular need, come see us and we’ll help you identify services at Berry or in the local community. We welcome you and look forward to meeting those of you who choose to share your journey with us.

Get involved through Student Government

ANNA KATHERINE DREW student body president

On behalf of the Student Government Association, I am so excited to welcome Berry students back to campus! We cannot wait to get to know our incoming class of 2022, and get to know our upperclassmen even better. Be sure to soak up the beautiful weather on our beautiful campus – take a hike to the House of Dreams or Reservoir with friends, set up a hammock in the trees on campus, or watch the sunset from WinShape Retreat.

Your SGA Officers are incredibly excited to kick-off the 2018-2019 year!

SGA meets every Tuesday night in the Krannert Ballroom and our first meeting of the semester will be Tuesday, August 28th. As a reminder, SGA meetings are open to all students! We invite students to attend our meetings to hear updates from Berry’s leaders and discuss campus issues.

Additionally, there are multiple ways to get involved with your Student Government Association. We encourage you to serve as organization representatives, run for class office, join committees and have an active voice in our meetings. We encourage everyone to utilize class officers as well.

They are here to be a helping hand, listen to your concerns and work with the SGA Executive Officers to accomplish change around campus.

SGA will be hosting several exciting meetings and projects in the first few weeks of the semester. Freshman Class Officer Nominations will begin in early September.

Following a week of nominations, freshmen will have a week to campaign before voting begins. We will also be sponsoring a blood drive with the American Red Cross in midSeptember. Finally, President Briggs will deliver his “State of the College” address to students during SGA on Tuesday, September 4th. Make sure to attend this meeting to hear updates about Berry—including new programs, initiatives and construction.

Don’t forget that the SGA Office is always open for student feedback. Please xstop by and visit your Executive Officer Team if you have concerns, issues, or ideas. Our office is located in Krannert 302 and we happily offer fresh coffee and snacks to students that stop by to talk to us. We hope that this year is the best year yet! Once again, welcome home to Berry!

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ASC offers resources for student success Academic Success Center staff As we all are preparing for classes to begin once again, the Academic Success Center would like to extend a friendly welcome. Whether you are a new or returning student, we want to invite you to The Commons (in the library basement), where we have ASC Sessions (kind of like tutoring), Individual Academic Consultations, and Study Smarter Workshops. This summer, we were able to upgrade some of our furniture and added some technology that will be helpful as you work on homework and test prep. In our Evans office, we are very excited to introduce our new Assistant Director, Katrina Meehan, who joined us in March. She is a fantastic resource for information about accessibility resources on Berry’s campus. We hope

you’ll visit both locations soon!

Here at the ASC, we have developed a welcoming and engaging atmosphere where you can work with peers and professional staff to live your best academic life. We aren’t just about studying all the time, though, and are excited to begin preparations for upcoming events throughout the school year, like Treat Yo’Self and Crunch Brunch. Please be on lookout for more information as the school year continues.

The ASC truly wants to see all students succeed not just in their academics, but also with other personal endeavors and hope that we can be an important element in your success. Best wishes with the upcoming school year!

Plan ahead for after graduation

SUE TARPLEY director of Career Center

Greetings from the Career Center! We welcome you to Fall 2018 and wish you much success this year!

How can the Career Center serve you?

•Let us get to know you! The more we know you, the better we can guide and refer you to great opportunities that are of interest to you.

•Take one of our self-assessment tools to discover potential career paths related to your skills and interests.

•Meet with a peer career advisor to draft/review a resume, cover letter, or personal statement.

•Schedule an appointment with our internship coordinator to begin the search to gain valuable experience related to your field of interest.

As a future Berry graduate (whether that is in four years or just one) you will soon be headed to find an internship, graduate school, or full-time job. The Career Center is ready to help you get there by offering tools and resources that will make you a more prepared, more competitive candidate when submitting applications, interviewing and working in a “real world” setting. Most of all, we want to assist you in showcasing the skills, experiences and interpersonal skills you’ve developed during your time at Berry.

The Career Center will be hosting dozens of workshops, career fairs, and events for the 2018-2019 academic year. Take advantage of these opportunities like the Majors Fair, Grad Fair, Internship Showcase and Job Hunt Lunch Series to make new connections. There are many chances to network with employers, alumni and graduate schools, and you never know which doors will open for you at one of our events! Be sure to keep up with our email (careercenter@ berry.edu) and social media announcements on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. We’re looking forward to seeing you at our office and events!

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The Carrier's Declassified Elisabeth Martin features editor

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Life at Berry College can seem daunting to many new students, but the latest survival guide to navigating the campus is now close at hand!

The Carrier staff developed a list of some of the unofficial rules for life on campus. Following these simple rules will save you from months of mess-ups and strange looks from your peers.

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There are all kinds of rules about using the sidewalks, whether you’re walking or riding a bike:

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When driving or walking on campus, keep these things in mind:

▶ When wearing a bicycle helmet on campus, you will notice you are the only one since others have

decided against safety.

▶ While biking behind someone, warn them that you are approaching.

Tip! Yell “I’m behind you!” or “On your left!”

▶ Do not walk in the middle of the sidewalk. Other people need half of the sidewalk to get past you.

▶ Pedestrians and cyclists always have the right of way. You will hear stories about people being hit by cars

while walking or riding their bikes. Don't be that driver!

▶ Get a bike lock. People will “borrow” your bike if you leave it unlocked. You'll probably be able to find it,

but you should save yourself the trouble.

▶ Bad weather? Don’t hesitate to ask for a ride from someone driving by. If you have a car, ask others if

they would like a ride, especially on the road from Main Campus to Ford.

Tip! Put a shower cap on your bicycle seat in case of rain.

▶ The parking spaces behind Krannert are Faculty/Staff. Only park in them after 5:30 p.m. on weekdays.

Tip! Park in 30 minutes or less spaces to avoid a ticket (only for 30 minutes or less).

▶ Do not park behind McAllister in the mornings unless you want to be late for class. Parking

behind the Cage Center saves time.

▶ Go slowly over the speed bump located on Mountain Campus at the end of stretch road. That bump could seriously mess

up your car if you’re going too fast.

▶ Treat the Morton & Lemley roundabout as a one way.

Tip! Enter on the right and exit on the left.

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To make your life easier, do these things:

▶ Use the elevator in McAllister. Do not be ashamed, the three flights of stairs can be exhausting.

▶ Be prepared for fire alarms. They can go off at any time for any reason, especially if you live in Dana.

▶ Carry a water bottle or thermos. There are water fountains in every building and you can refill anytime.

This will be a lot less expensive and more eco-friendly than buying plastic ones every day.

▶ Use Memorial Library’s back computer lab for trustworthy printers. The computers take longer to start up,

but you can always count on them to be connected and online.

▶ Use headphones when listening to music on your phone. Your playlist can disturb others and disrupt

classes. It does not matter how *fire* your mixtape is.

Tip! If you do not wear your headphones when walking to class, everyone will talk to you. This is

a beautiful aspect of attending Berry, but if you are more shy, stick to headphones.

If you find yourself struggling to adjust to life at Berry, remember that there is an entire communiity here to help you.

If you need help, you can always contact your Resident Assistant, professors, advisor, or the counselors at the Counseling Center.

d School Survival Guide ☐ In the dining hall, you should know a few things:

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Use the toaster, panini and waffle press in the Dining Hall in a timely manner.

Be aware: If you drop a plate or cup in the Dining Hall, people will applaud you (and draw a lot of attention to it.) Just laugh and pick it up!

☐ In order to stay friends with the people in your dorm, remember these tips:

▶ Put a timer on your laundry. Living in a dorm means that other people also need the washer and

dryer. Be considerate! If you leave your laundry in the machines too long, other people will move it for you.

Tip! Set a reminder on your phone so you do not forget.

▶ If you have to move laundry, kindly put it on a rack or shelf for the forgetful person. Please do not

put laundry on the floor.

▶ If somebody in the bathroom is playing music while they are in the shower, do not play your music

over theirs. This is how feuds begin.

▶ All showers are a little bit different. Test each shower on your floor and pick your

favorite for a more pleasant community bathroom experience.

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To avoid the stink eye in class, take note:

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Doing the right things in the library is critical:

▶ Do not use your phone during class. If you do, professors will notice and hold it against

you for the rest of the semester. Showing them your undivided attention is a good way to show respect.

▶ Do not bring your on-the-go meal to class. Find time in your schedule to eat before class so

there is not a distraction. Nobody wants to hear your crunching!

▶ Bring a jacket to the library. Unless you want frostbite, layers will be key to studying here.

▶ If you want to actually get things done in the library, the quiet section is your best bet. The front

part of the library is much more of a social space than a study space.

▶ Do not bring loud foods into the quiet sections in the library. Eating granola bars

or other foods with crinkly wrappers will grant you dirty looks from

your fellow classmates.

Campus Translations

Dining Hall = DHall

A room with glass walls located in the library = Sandbox

Viking Court = VHall A room with glass walls located in Morgan = Jewelbox (food court with Chick-fil-A, Miso and Subway)

Memorial Library = Club Lib

Mountain Campus = Mountain

McAllister Hall = Mac

3 mile road to Mountain Campus = Stretch

Morton & Lemley = Molem

Reservoir = The Res

Audrey B. Morgan Residence Hall = Morgan

Morgan & Deerfield Hall = Mofield

House o’ Dreams = The House Martha Berry Museum = Oak Hill Museum

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Our View: Religion does not justify the separation of families

This summer, headlines were ablaze with photos, testimonies and accounts of the separation of immigrant parents and children.

Public outcry quickly broke as devastating images of children in camp-like tents sat, not knowing when they would see their parents again.

Talk of separating immigrant families has been floating around since early 2017 when John Kelly, then secretary of Homeland Security, confirmed that the Trump administration had been considering the action. It wasn’t until April of 2018, when The New York Times published a report of the separations, that the public became more aware of it. The report stated that since October, more than 700 children, 100 of whom were under the age of four, had been separated from their families. This report sparked national outrage.

Later, the number of separated children was reported to be more than 2,000. News coverage from within the camps showed what

it was like in the life of a separated, inmigrant child. The tent cities, costing tens of millions of dollars according to NBC news, housed kids ranging from below five years old to 17, for weeks.

It wasn’t until mid-June that public interest spiked, and the Trump administration began catching more heat for their actions. Against public up-roar, the Trump administration defended the separations as a necessary deterrent for illegal immigrants, saying they would not apologize for it. Attorney General Jeff Sessions even went as far as citing the Bible to defend the legislation, using Romans 13, which discusses obeying laws.

Understandably, this further fueled public rage on the issue. Picking verses from the Bible to justify these actions is ridiculous.

The separation of innocent children from their parents, causing confusion, uncertainty and fear in their lives is far from biblical. If any attention or effort was put into reading about the Gospel, one could easily see the

emphasis on love and grace, two things this administration is missing the point of.

Furthermore, you cannot use Christianity, or any religion for that matter, to validate actions which deliberately harm others. The separation of immigrant children from their families is inhumane, and no religion, or any moral person for that matter, would view it as an action which could possibly be justified.

A court-mandated order to reunite the more than 2,000 families by July 26 was issued, and as the deadline approached, a majority of the families were, in fact, reunited. However, the government used guidelines of “eligible” and “ineligible” to determine which families could be reunited. What deems a family ineligible was the question.

In hundreds of cases of separated children, they were considered ineligible for reunification because their parents had already been deported or accepted “voluntary removal”. This leaves hundreds of children with no family, and it’s up to the U.S. to

locate the parents.

In addition to the ethical implications of separating families, the U.S. government spent an estimated $40 million on building and maintaining these “tent cities” for immigrant children to be housed in. This money could have been allocated in a way which would make sustainable headway on the immigration problem, rather than short term advancements and quick fixes.

The government has created an ethical and economic problem which is going to get worse before it gets better. As for the hundreds of children still without their parents, their wait will continue as the government begins the almost futile search for their parents across borders, and the American government works to clean up the mess it has made.

The Carrier’s editorial opinion represents the views of the senior members of the Campus Carrier and Viking Fusion news staff.

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Don’t be afraid to get involved CASSIE LAJUENESSE editor-in-chief

I started at Berry knowing no one. I was on my own for the first time, I was 300-something miles from my home in Florida and I was scared. Being scared initiates a fight or flight response, right? My response is always flight.

In my first weeks at Berry, this translated to sitting in my room instead of going to events and eating the food I kept in my room instead of eating by myself in the Dining Hall. To me, being alone by myself is so much better than being alone in a room full of people. That’s the difference between being alone and being lonely.

My first few weeks at Berry, I was pretty lonely. I did my best to talk to people in classes, but I detest small talk, and it’s hard to connect with someone in the few minutes before class starts. By the end of fall semester, I had maybe three

people I could really consider friends.

I struggled a lot that first semester, wondering if I was in the right place or the right major. However, a few things got me through it and made me realize that Berry was, indeed, the place I needed to be. But none of these things fell in my lap. I had to leave my room, talk to people and get involved to really find my place in the (often overwhelming) expanse that is Berry College.

The first place I got involved, incidentally, was the newspaper. I was so excited to start working for The Carrier as a freshman, and everyone on staff made me feel so welcome.

It was the first place I really felt comfortable at Berry, because I was doing something I loved with other people who shared my passion.

The second place I felt

welcomed was Canterbury Club and, by extension, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. I’d been an active member of my church back home so it was important to me to find a group at Berry to continue to develop my faith.

I befriended several upperclassmen members of the group who drove me to church, looked out for me and were instrumental in helping me call Berry home.

Spring semester of my freshman year, my participation in Berry’s choral department increased when I joined Berry Singers and began working as a choral assistant. Again, I was doing something I loved with people who shared my passion, and I at least doubled my earlier number of friends.

Berry College is overflowing with opportunities for involvement. Whether you’re

passionate about athletics or art, music or math, the outdoors or origami, Berry has something for you. But you have to go out and find it.

The biggest thing I wish someone had told me when I started at Berry was not to let fear guide my decisions. Don’t avoid people because you’re worried you’ll say the wrong thing, don’t miss out on fun events because you’re scared you won’t enjoy them, and don’t miss out on opportunities because you’re scared to leave your room.

Don’t get me wrong, I still love my alone time, but I’m not lonely anymore. I’ve had amazing opportunities and met so many wonderful people already in my time at Berry.

I just had to get involved.

I would encourage anyone, incoming students or returning ones, to do the same.

Don’t stop at ditching your straw AVERY BOULWARE managing editor

I have a dangerous habit during the summer of stopping for an iced coffee almost every day. If you’re like me, you may have noticed that there was an increase in paper straws or “adult sippy cup” lids at your local coffee shop.

Ditching straws is the latest feel-good trend sweeping the country. The city of Seattle has even banned them completely.

New York City and several California cities have proposed legislation to do the same. Big names like Chelsea Clinton, Russell Crowe and Tom Brady are all on board with the #StopSucking trend.

But how helpful is forgoing straws, in reality?

Straws and drink stirrers ranked seventh on the list of the most commonly-found trash items during beach cleanups, according to the Ocean Conservancy’s 2017 Coastal Cleanup Report, only accounting for about 3 percent of total trash. Not only that, but

many sources say the new lids use the same amount of plastic, if not more, than the old straw and lid combo.

Of course, many point to not only the danger of the amount of plastic straws that are not properly disposed, but the danger of the shape of straws. A graphic video of a marine biologist pulling a straw out of a turtle’s nose went viral earlier this year, which seems to have sparked this straw stigma. Some environmentalists are worried that this conservation kick will end with plastic straws.

In psychology, this is called a negative spillover effect: people feel so good about making the decision to ditch straws that they don’t feel the need to put effort in further conservation.

My call to action is this: cut out straws if you want. But don’t stop there. Take a reusable bag to the grocery store instead of using the store’s plastic bags. Take a

second to eat at the Dining Hall instead of taking to-go boxes and plastic cups. Bring your own mug to Starbucks or ask for a mug at Swift & Finch if you’re staying to do homework.

If you must use a to-go box, or to-go cup however, make the effort to recycle them. Have a separate trash can in your dorm for recyclables. Most of the dumpster locations on campus have a separate place to throw recycling, so make use of it.

If you do take these steps though, make sure they count. Rinse out your Coke cans and pizza boxes. If food is left in containers once they are thrown in the recycling bin, not only is that container no longer recyclable, but everything else in the recycling bin is now contaminated, as well.

But, if you really want to use a straw to enjoy your iced coffee, I’ll choose to look the other way.

The

Campus Carrier EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Cassie LaJeunesse MANAGING EDITOR Avery Boulware NEWS EDITOR Claire Voltarel DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR Michaela Lumpert FEATURES EDITOR Elisabeth Martin ASST. FEATURES EDITOR Jamison Guice ARTS & LIVING EDITOR Alex Hodges ASST. ARTS & LIVING EDITOR Alana George OPINIONS EDITOR Lexikay Stokes SPORTS EDITOR Miranda Smith ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Josh Mabry COPY EDITOR Briw Greyland ONLINE EDITOR Kaitlan Koehler PHOTO EDITOR Andrea Hill SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR Kendall Aronson BUSINESS MANAGER Carson Oakes ASST. BUSINESS MANAGER Bailey Hanner ADVISER Kevin Kleine

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Summer in review: “Incredibles 2” lives up to its name

COURTESY OF DISNEY “Incredibles 2” has earned $504 million in its first two months, making it the highest-grossing animated film of all time in North America. commentary by Alana George asst. arts & living editor

Fourteen years is a long time to wait for anything, especially for a sequel to a movie that ended on a cliffhanger, but that is exactly what the fans of the 2004 Pixar movie “The Incredibles” had to do. Director Brad Bird set up the first movie perfectly for a sequel and left fans wondering what the Parr family would do next. Finally, after so long, all of our questions were answered with the release of “Incredibles 2” on June 15.

Before “Incredibles 2” started in theaters, there was a message from a few of the actors returning to the franchise, including Craig T. Nelson (Mr. Incredible), Holly Hunter

Other Hot Summer Movies Avengers: Infinity War Life of the Party Deadpool 2 Solo: A Star Wars Story Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Ant-Man And The Wasp Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!

Christopher Robin

(Elastagirl) and Samuel L. Jackson (Frozone). They thanked the fans for being so patient and explained why the sequel was delayed so long. Disney’s animation technology has advanced drastically since the first movie, so the animators had to figure out how to animate the same characters with new technology, as well as come up with a new story and characters. I thought this message was awesome of Disney to do because, as a fan, I was definitely curious as to why we had to wait fourteen years to find out what happened with The Underminer.

“Incredibles 2” was an action-packed rollercoaster ride from start to finish. I needed a massage after seeing it for the first time because I was so tense while watching it. It has something for everyone: car chases and explosions for the action junkies, classic Pixar Easter eggs for devoted

fans (did anyone catch the A113?) and expanded storylines for the entire Parr family, including Jack-Jack, which was my personal favorite. All of the favorite characters are back, including Edna Mode and Frozone, plus some new superheroes that enhance the Incredibles universe exponentially. Viewers also get to see Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) try to figure out Common Core math, which is hilarious.

Overall, this movie did everything it needed to for Incredibles fans. It answered our questions (you do find out what happened with The Underminer), but still gave us some things to wonder about, which is just the magic of Disney at work. It checks all the boxes, and meets the typical Disney standard. I definitely think “Incredibles 2” lived up to its name, because it was absolutely incredible.

Useful Apps for College Students GroupMe Great for organizing events among groups of friends

Empower Link an account and keep track of expenses and investments

Google Docs Multiple people can work on one document; great for study guides

Outlook Turn on notifications to receive all Berry email updates

Quizlet Make flashcards and play games to learn them

Neko Atsume Great stress reliever, plus the little cats are adorable!

Thursday Aug. 16, 2018

ARTS & LIVING

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City of Rome awaits exploratory Berry students

PHOTO COURTESY OF BERRY COLLEGE PUBLIC RELATIONS Alex Hodges arts & living editor Needing something to do with free time? Between Berry’s campus and the Rome Area, there are plenty of things to do that will fulfill the recreational, dietary or social needs of students.

Recreationally at Berry, there are various spots for hiking and biking, along with some scenic locations such as the Old Mill, the reservoir and the House o’ Dreams. These are good ways to get outside and enjoy some of the historic sites of Berry’s campus.

Within the city of Rome, beginning with Broad Street is always a surefire way to find things to do. Just to the west of Broad is the Oostanaula River, over which cross two footbridges.

One of these, the Robert Redden Footbridge, attracts the attention of local couples who place padlocks on the bridge as symbols of lasting togetherness.

At sundown, it is illuminated with the red, white and blue lights which form the American flag on the side of the bridge. Just upstream is the newer pedestrian footbridge. It crosses the river from Rome’s Forum and Town Green, from which a river walk can be accessed.

There are several parks within the city, but, not far from Broad

Street on Riverside Parkway, Ridge Ferry Park is the largest.

Ridge Ferry is home to Rome’s ECO Center, which is a natural resource education facility. The park has a large outdoor concert stage, two sand volleyball courts and several picnic tables. The park also has a paved walking path that is a part of the Heritage Trail System, which runs parallel to the Oostanaula River.

Ridge Ferry is home to many of Rome’s larger outdoor events throughout the year, including the Chiaha Harvest Fair in late October.

Also near Broad Street is Rome’s Clock Tower Hill, the home of one of Rome’s oldest landmarks: the historic 104foot clock tower, which can be seen from the majority of the downtown area. Open the first Saturday in May through the end of September from noon to 1:15 p.m., the clock tower has within it a small museum describing its history and a winding staircase that leads to the top and to the best view of downtown Rome.

Rome has no shortage of dining

options. There are restaurants at every turn and down every alley.

The Carrier Staff recommends Soho Hibachi, Crawdaddy’s, Yummy Thai, Middle Eastern Grill and Cookout. This is just a handful of the myriad of food places in Rome.

If dessert is the reason for the excursion, Rome has ice cream at Bruster’s, frozen yogurt at Sweet Frog and Jandy’s, popsicles at Frios and more.

If coffee is preferred for a post-meal winddown, Swift & Finch, a locally owned coffee shop, has great coffee and tea with a relaxing atmosphere to boot. Perhaps one of Rome’s three (four if you include Berry’s own) Starbucks locations is choice!

With no shortage of walking and exploring to do in downtown Rome, and the dozens of restaurants and hangout spots, there should never be a lack of things to do for Berry students.

Grab a group of friends, one of whom has a vehicle, and get goin’!

Above: Old Mill at Berry College Below: Robert Redden Footbridge in Rome

Within the city of Rome, beginning with Broad Street is always a surefire way to find things to do.

Alex Hodges | CAMPUS CARRIER

PLAYLIST:

Summer Heat PLAY

12 songs, 38 min

TITLE

ARTIST

Farewell Ride

Beck

Some Like It Hot

The Power Station

Sun Spat

EMEFE

On Fire

Van Halen

Summertime

Sex Bob-Omb

(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave

Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

Feels Like Summer

Weezer

Walkin’ On The Sun

Smash Mouth

Burnin’ Up

Jonas Brothers

BUS RIDE

KAYTRANADA, Karriem Riggins, River Tiber

Fire

Jimi Hendrix

Kevin’s Pick: Disco Inferno

The Trammps

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Ben Cohen | NBC

Real life animal actor Gideon played Lil’ Sebastian in life and in death. Even after the fictional horse passed away, animal trainer Morgan Bateman brought Gideon back to film flashbacks or for photo shoots.

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Thursday Feb. 2, 2017

Berry football plans to start fresh this season Miranda Smith sports editor

As the football season approaches, expectations are building up to the season kickoff on September 1.

Both the players and the coaches are starting fresh after reaching the second round of the NCAA playoffs last season and want to take in the new leadership and new team dynamics.

“We focus on what’s going on right now, being the best we can be for this particular play, this particular practice, for this particular meeting,” Head Coach Tony Kunczewski said.

Senior Derrell Mims and junior Mason Kinsey said Kunczewski preaches ‘don’t think about the mountain, just climb.’

The biggest hit the team faced is in their defensive line with the loss of two-time All-American defensive lineman Mamadou Soumahoro and other players.

Senior Bryson Lamboy is a key player for the defensive line now going for three years. He is the anchor of the defensive line,

with senior Kevin Grier in the secondary. Grier has been a starter now for 3 years and is also one of the leaders of the team. Senior Nick McGee, who was an allconference center last season, is also an anchor of the line.

The veterans are taking on a leadership role amongst the team.

One player to watch out for is senior Tate Adcock as the full-time quarterback. Using his veteran leadership from the past two quarterback rotations, Adcock with the help of junior Mason Kinsey coming off of a phenomenal sophomore year with 77 catches from almost 1300 yards, there is much to be expected from leadership on and off the field throughout the season to come.

Putting work in during the off-season is just as important as during the season. Kunczewski is optimistic for the season for seniors and underclassmen as well.

“I’m real excited and time will tell, but I believe our upcoming sophomore class has been a very talented class and the freshmen coming in have assimilated,”

Kunczewski said, “We’re already a week in camp and nobody’s gone home so that’s promising.”

Kunczewski explained that the team is looking to be the strongest and most conditioned after showing the best numbers in recent history on the preseason conditioning test.

There is much is to be expected after the success of last season and the players’ optimistic mindset going into the season.

“Going to the second round of the playoffs, we know what type of atmosphere we need to have and the hard work we need to put in,” Mims said. “Continue to compete, take every game a week at a time and just keep on playing.”

Looking forward instead of backward is the game plan for the season according to Kinsey.

“We’re talented, if not more talented than last year,” Kinsey said. “I need to step up and be a leader because I’m not the oldest guy on the team, but as far as receiving goes, I’m one of the older guys in the film room.”

The football season will kick off on Sept. 1 against Maryville at Valhalla Stadium at 6 p.m.

Andrea Hill | CAMPUS CARRIER Sophomore Bobby Hope outstretches his teammates in the punt contest.

Soccer teams are optimistic about the upcoming season Joshua Mabry asst. sports editor Lorenzo Canalis, head women’s soccer coach, and Richard Vardy, head men’s soccer coach, are both optimistic about the upcoming season for their teams.

Coming off of an imperfect season last year, Canalis expects this season to be different for the Lady Vikings. His team went 3-4 in conference play last year.

“I think everyone is upset enough and focused enough to certainly try to do much better this year,” Canalis said. “Our goal would be to be ranked in the top 25 again.”

Canalis believes that achieving the goal of being so highly ranked is much tougher in NCAA Division III than it was in the NAIA. Berry transitioned to NCAA Division III from the NAIA .

Canalis said that the reason

being ranked in the top 25 is so hard is because Berry has to face some tough competition.

“There are some really good teams, some not so good teams and some average teams,” Canalis said.

There are 17 women returning for this season and 10 freshmen.

There are four captains on this season’s team: senior Megan Radosta, junior Carmen Angel, senior Samantha Schoppy and senior Logan Williams.

Canalis said that his expectations are very high for the four captains.

“I also expect the other seniors and juniors to provide situational leadership and leadership by example,” Canalis continued.

Vardy believes that his men’s soccer season is going to be a good and competitive one. Last year the team had a winning season with a winning percentage of just over .500.

“We’ve always been very competitive and we expect to have a really good season this year,” Vardy said.

Vardy said that there are many seniors and a talented incoming freshman class this year for the men’s team.

“We have a good depth in a lot of positions on the field,” Vardy said.

The three captains on this year’s team, senior Carson Oakes, senior Alec Jones and senior Caleb Ford will play a big role for the team according to Vardy.

Oakes is the goalkeeper for the team.

“Having a senior goalkeeper who has some experience playing at a good level is a good thing,” Vardy said. “It makes the team confident to have him behind them.”

Vardy hopes that his team competes well in both conference

Andrea Hill | CAMPUS CARRIER

Jack Giles (left) and Austin Casbarro battle for the ball. play and non-conference play.

Vardy said that if the Vikings compete well in non-conference play, it will give the team a chance to be nationally ranked.

However, if the Vikings do not get

in the national rankings but are competing well, it will get the team ready for conference play.

The women’s and men’s soccer season will begin on the road on August 31.

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“Rome around” your new home DOWNTOWN Food A. The City Creamery B. Loco Mex C.Sellers Gourmet Eatery D. Mountains Ice Cream

H B

D A

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C E

Shopping E. Greene’s Jewelers Inc. F. Farrell’s Frame and Design G. Dogwood Books

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Etc. H. River City Bank I. Artistic Edge Tattoo

GREATER ROME Food A. Jerusalem Grill B. Landmark Restaurant C. Papa John’s D. McDonald’s (Martha Berry Hwy) E. McDonald’s (East Rome) F. Sweet Frog Etc. G. Micro Plus Inc. H. Knights Garage I. Kendrick Auto

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