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Todd Timberlake, professor of physics and astronomy, holds a lecture about the eclipse for Berry and Rome community members. Read more about the eclipse and Berry’s viewing event on page 2.

Students and faculty pay tribute to Peter Lawler Claire Voltarel staff writer

When prompted with only his name, Peter Lawler, Dana professor of government, was described by his colleagues and students repeatedly with the same terms: hilarious, humble, modest, patient, brilliant, each quality demonstrated through countless examples of his work and interactions with others.

Lawler graduated from Allentown College and received his Ph. D. in government from the university of Virginia in 1978. He is an author and editor of over 15 books and frequently contributed to national political sites and journals. Passionate about philosophy, politics and humanities, Lawler also was appointed by President George W. Bush to his Council on Bioethics applying his medical knowledge as well. Throughout his career he shared his brilliance at many schools and received several prestigious recognitions and awards. Nevertheless, Lawler remained quiet about his successes.

Since the two arrived at Berry 38 years ago, Lawler and Robert Frank, professor

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of cmmunications emeritus, enjoyed lunch together almost every Monday, Wednesday and Friday of their careers. The two men and their colleagues shared laughter, insight and coffee at the Landmark Diner and all left with full bellies and new perspective. Lawler inspired change and provided wisdom to the Berry community and at the national level that outlive him after his passing on May 23.

“He could be going to Harvard, he could be going to LA, he could be going to France and he would never tell you anything,” Frank said.

Similarly, Michael Papazian, professor of religion and philosophy, a close friend and colleague, noted his shyness towards his accomplishments, Lawler reserved his personal life and kept his attention on helping others, especially students. With his brilliance and prestige, Lawler could have taken many impressive offers for other jobs but never did; Berry was always his home.

“Berry was him, and he was Berry,” Lawler’s student and mentee, Kassie Jones said.

Lawler shared strong connections with his students and was willing to help with school

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work or personal issues. He strived to learn about his students and find a way to better them.

“He went beyond, more than a normal professor does,” Papazian said. “He perfectly embodied the idea that we aren’t just educating the head, but the whole person” Jones recalls many accounts where Lawler provided honest advice but in his patient, sympathetic manner. He reached out to any student who worked hard in class and made an effort to get involved in their daily lives. His actions inspired many students to pursue teaching and pass his ideals on to students across the country.

Lawler continued his care for students in the classroom by implementing humor to keep his lectures interesting. His students acclimated to the quirky phrases he said regularly. Frank remembers seeing lists of terms and quotes from his classes on Facebook.

According to Jones, one of Lawler’s famous lines to use was “On the Power Point behind me,” only to be referencing a chalkboard or a blank wall. He kept students on their toes and writing frantically, by mixing up the order of notes and making jokes, paired with his

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“The man was so brilliant,” Jones said.

“When he talked, you listened.”

In the department, Lawler applied his love for liberal arts and his outside connections to advance education and continue Berry’s legacy.

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Eclipse unites staff, students and community Cassie LaJeunesse deputy news editor On Monday from 1-4 p.m., professor of physics and astronomy Todd Timberlake will host a viewing event at Valhalla Stadium for the Great American Solar Eclipse.

During a solar eclipse, the moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on the Earth and blocking out the Sun’s light. The moon’s shadow is about 70 miles across and creates a path of totality in which viewers will experience a total eclipse. The path of totality for this eclipse reaches across the United States from Oregon to South Carolina, earning it the name “The Great American Solar Eclipse.”

Because the total eclipse will only be visible from the United States, the eclipse has gained a lot of publicity in the US for several months.

“It’s exciting for me to see this many people excited about a scientific thing.” Timberlake said. “I’d love to see that be as big as possible.”

According to NASA’s interactive eclipse map, Rome will experience a 97.47% eclipse. The partial eclipse will begin at 1:03 p.m. and the maximum eclipse will occur at 2:34 p.m.

A partial eclipse will be visible until 4:00 p.m. The viewing event will last for the duration of the partial eclipse, and Timberlake hopes that many Berry students, faculty and staff will attend. He encourages everyone to stop by, even if it’s only for a few minutes, because that is enough time to get one good look at the eclipse.

“It’s not non-stop action,” Timberlake said. “You really don’t need to just sit there and watch it the whole time. Get one good, safe look at the eclipse.”

Timberlake will have about 500 eclipse viewing cards for attendees to use, as well as telescopes and binoculars set up with solar filters. They can be shared throughout the event as people come and go. These special filters ensure safe viewing of the eclipse by reducing sunlight to safe levels and block ultraviolet and infrared radiation. According to the American Astronomical Society, these filters are thousands of times darker than regular sunglasses.

Timberlake ordered Berry’s eclipse cards from a company called Rainbow Symphony in May, long before recent worry about counterfeit eclipse glasses. According to the AAS, some glasses are being printed as though they are certified, but are not safe for viewing the eclipse. The AAS has compiled a list of reputable vendors on their website.

Along with organizing Berry’s eclipse event, Timberlake has been working in the Rome community to ensure a safe viewing experience for everyone. He held a lecture at the Sara Hightower Library on August 8 and one in McAllister auditorium on Tuesday. In these lectures, he explained the science and history of eclipses and shared safe viewing tips with the audiences. He has also created informational videos about eclipses and eclipse safety with the help of the library and Berry’s marketing and communications department.

Timberlake has worked closely with schools in the Rome

area to help them host their own eclipse events for students.

He has distributed about 3000 eclipse cards to city, county and private schools and given two lectures for teachers about eclipse viewing and safety.

“Thankfully, the teachers here are trying to make this an educational event and are giving the kids the opportunity to view the eclipse safely,” Timberlake said.

Timberlake hopes that Berry’s event will provide a fun atmosphere for people to come together. He is not planning to have a set program, but hopes to play music and create a community experience for those at Berry and in Rome who want to view the event.

“It’s another excuse for everybody to come together and hang out and enjoy each other’s company,” Timberlake said.

“I’m working on my eclipse-themed playlist.”

For those who can’t attend the event or obtain the proper viewing equipment, there are other ways to view the eclipse.

Timberlake recommended a pinhole camera, which is created by poking a small hole in a piece of paper or cardboard and letting the sunlight come through. If the pinhole camera is held above the ground or another piece of paper, the shadow of the eclipse should be visible. The same effect can be achieved with a colander or the space between your fingers.

NASA will also be offering a live stream of the eclipse which will include images from spacecraft like the International Space Station, high-altitude aircraft and balloons and observatories within the path of totality.

The eclipse should NOT be viewed without proper eye protection. Direct viewing of the Sun can cause retinal damage.

ECLIPSE TIPS

The best way to view the eclipse is through certified glasses or viewers. Any glasses or viewers should: Have ISO 12312-2 certification and manufacturer information printed on the product Not be used if the lenses are scratched or wrinkled, or if the product is over 3 years old Beware of counterfeit eclipse glasses.

If you can see anything dimmer than the Sun through your eclipse glasses or viewers, they should not be used during the eclipse. A bright-white LED flashlight, such as the one on a smartphone, should appear dim through eclipse viewers, as should a bright halogen lightbulb. Anything of more normal brightness should not be visible at all.

Courtesy of NASA and the American Astronomical Society

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Papazian said Lawler held annual conferences that attracted many big names and helped put Berry on the map.

For example, his work on the Council of Bioethics provided Berry the opportunity to host the current Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Ben Carson.

Lawler never held an elected office position among faculty, but they would get his perspective through during private conversation, according to Frank, which exemplified his humility and modesty.

“He was a behind-the-scenes operator,” Frank said.

Better known than his subtle but strong influence, was the

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organization (or lack thereof) of his office. His always-open space was covered in scattered papers, old coffee mugs, and inexplicable objects not pertinent to teaching or politics.

“It was basically a tornado,” Papazian said.

Lawler’s office remained a representation of his unusual charm and openness to the student body. Lawler was eclectic and well versed on the philosophies of Machiavelli to many pop culture references and social media.

Amongst his expansive knowledge and accomplishments, Lawler was grounded upon the values he lived and taught every day by.

“It was God, family, students and friends” Frank said, that were most important to Lawler.

Peter Lawler’s singularity is one the Berry community is thankful for. He contributed to the Head, Heart, and Hands and touched the lives of students and faculty alike. His witty personality, his down to earth pride, and brilliant mind are qualities he used to leave behind a legacy that will impact Berry for years to come.

A memorial gathering will be held for Dr. Lawler on Thursday, August 31 at 11a.m. in the Berry College Chapel.

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Fawn events around campus ThursdaySaturday Viking Venture with first-year and transfer students

Thursday, 8:30 p.m.

Rage in the Cage

Friday, 8:00 a.m.

Add/drop opens for returning students fall semester

Saturday 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

KCAB’s New Faces Talent Show, Ford Auditorium, tickets are available at the Krannert info desk

Sunday 5:00 p.m.

Catholic Mass at Barnwell Chapel

Monday Fall classes begin

7:00 p.m.

First service of the semester with Mount Berry Church

Monday, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Go to Valhalla Stadium to watch the solar eclipse, protective glasses provided

Berry professors excel in their fields

Jessie Goodson news editor

Sandra Meek named Ga. Author of the Year in Poetry

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Berry’s very own Sandra Meek, Professor of English, Rhetoric and Writing at Berry, was named a Georgia Author of the Year in poetry for the third time.

Meek was born in El Paso, Texas and received her B.A. in English and M.F.A. in Creative Writing at Colorado State University. She then went on to receive her Ph.D. at the University of Denver and now lives in Rome Georgia and has been a professor at Berry for 22 years.

Meek’s fifth book of poetry, “An Ecology of Elsewhere,” won the 2017 Georgia Author of the Year award in poetry. It was also named a Spring 2016 Poetry Top Pick and Top Poetry Don’t- Miss Title by Library Journal.

In “An Ecology of Elsewhere,” Meek uses her past travels to Botswana, Namibia and South Africa along with her more recent visits with members of her family to tell stories through poetry. Her poems integrate global issues along with her own personal narratives.

“I try to write every or most days,” Meek said.

Her first book of poems in 2001, “The Circumference of Arrival,” was followed by “Nomadic Foundations” in 2002, “Burn” in 2005, “Biogeography” in 2008 and

“Road Scatter” in 2012. She was also the editor of an anthology, “Deep Travel: Contemporary American Poets Abroad” in 2007. Meek was a Georgia Author of the Year nominee for all five of her books.

“There are times in the process when you feel like things are coming together,” Meek said. “It’s a feeling of discovery and problem solving and the universe coming together for you, all at once.”

Meek is currently working on a new book of poems titled, “Still.” Similar to her other books, “Still” will use personal stories as well as tackle things such as environmental issues, species extinction, sexual violence and child abuse.

Poems from Meek’s work can be seen in “The American Poetry Review,” “Agni,” “The Kenyon Review,” “Prairie Schooner,” “Poetry” and many more. She was a recipient of a 2011 National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in Poetry and the 2015 Lucille Medwick Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of America.

“If you’re thinking about wanting to write, or any kind of artistic production, if you’re passionate about it, it’s important to do it,” Meek said.

Jaqueline McDowell appointed to Ga. Professional Standards Commision

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Gov. Nathan Deal appointed Jacqueline McDowell, Berry Dean of the Charter School of Education and Human Sciences, to serve on the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

McDowell, along with other members, are responsible for looking into the preparation, certification and licensing of teachers. They also work to make sure schools are following the code of ethics and state policies.

McDowell was sworn in July of 2017, and will serve on the commission for three years. Serving in such an important role requires many skills and responsibilities.

“It’s important to be a very good listener, and not rush to judgment,” McDowell said.

When cases regarding teacher’s ethics are presented, the entire commission listens. They then vote on how the case will be settled.

“It’s having to put all of those pieces together and to think critically about how the commission can serve teachers in the state,” McDowell said.

For 20 years, as Dean, McDowell has helped Berry with their Georgia Professional Standards Approval.

She has also served on visitation committees involving Berry and other programs in the state.

“It’s a really good next-step, not only for me professionally, but for what I can bring back to Berry as I learn more about what’s happening all across the state,” McDowell said.

McDowell is the president of the Rome, Floyd County, Commission on Children and Youth. She is also a member of the “Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges of Teacher Education,” (ALACTE) which works with all of the liberal arts and private colleges in the country that prepare teachers.

McDowell has been the editor of the ALACTE Journal for ten years.

McDowell encourages her education students to take advantage of any opportunities that become available to them.

“A Berry teacher has the head, the heart and the hands of the students at the center of their classrooms,” McDowell said.

August 7

Dangerous Drug Offense Someone was found in possession of marijuana in Deerfield Hall.

August 12

Dangerous Drug Offense Someone was found in possession of marijuana in Morgan Hall.

August 13

Larceny-Theft Offense Articles were taken from a vehicle in the Victory Lake parking area.

August 4-13

Fire Alarm There were 12 fire alarm incidents in buildings across campus, including student housing, Frost Chapel, Ladd Center and Winshape.

August 14

Medical Assistance Medical assistance was required in Dana Hall.

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

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Learn to fully engage in the Berry community DEBBIE HEIDA 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.

One of the books on my summer list was “Tribe” by Sebastian Yunger, the prize winning author of “War and the Perfect Storm.” He became interested in the broad historical, anthropological and psychological traits we could learn from tribal societies. He writes: “The beauty and the tragedy of the modern world is that it eliminates many situations that require people to demonstrate a commitment to the collective good. The earliest definition of community—of tribe—would be the group of people that you would both help feed and help defend. A society that doesn’t offer its members the chance to act selflessly in these ways isn’t a society in any tribal sense of the word; it’s just a political entity that, lacking enemies, will probably fall apart on its own.”

We talk often about community at 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 onerous.

Regardless of your class year or your position, I hope that your Berry experience is full of situations that require you to demonstrate a commitment to the

collective good.

Find ways to use your gifts and talents here, not just for you and your future but to make Berry a better place.

Read often and well – critically and joyfully. Find a job that engages you and helps you learn what you’re good at and what you love to do.

You have been given skills and talents for a reason – put them to work.

Find interesting things to do. Add music and art and laughter to our campus.

Learn how to make your own fun here; it’s a skill that will serve you well for a lifetime.

To use Yunger’s term, feed your community. 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.

Four years here goes quickly. (Ask any senior just how fast their first three years have gone.) If you plan well now, you won’t look back with regret about the things you have left undone. If you engage from the beginning, you’ll quickly find your place at Berry and find much to contribute here and much to love.

As we begin this 2016-17 year, become the best you can become here.

And in doing so act selflessly to make Berry a better place than you found it.

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Make the most of each moment you spend at Berry 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 genuinely care about your success and care for you as a person. That’s why the college emphasizes a strong residential culture.

Living, studying, eating, working and playing full-time with a group of talented people your own age creates remarkable possibilities and friendships. In many ways, your years here will be 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, be curious, ask questions, seek challenges. That’s the kind of person all of us should want to be around.

Go meet your professors outside of class.

Talk with them about the ideas you find interesting. Ask them to explain concepts you don’t understand. Ask their advice about how to make the most of college and how to make progress toward your personal goals.

Your supervisors at work, your coaches, and your RA’s are also 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 a sense of direction in the year ahead. So make that your ambition. Think about where you are headed. And think hard about why.

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

Use the Career Center to prepare for the future SUE TARPLEY director of Career Center Hello from the Career Center!

When you graduate from Berry, the world will expect you to have spent your college days gaining classroom knowledge, real-world experience, and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced working world.Whether your next step is graduate school or a full-time job, the “real world” will also expect you to have a resume that reflects your knowledge, experience and skill set. The Career Center is ready to help you pull all that information together!

What can the Career Center do for you?

• Provide self-assessment tools and resources to help you discover and highlight your skills and interests • Share career exploration resources to develop ideas and plans to achieve your goals • Show you how to demonstrate your skills and interests in resumes, cover letters,

interviews, and personal statements • Most of all, we want to get to know you so we can better guide you in your career journey!

The Career Center has dozens of workshops, career fairs and events planned for the 20172018 academic year, like our Internship Showcase, Majors Fair and Grad Fair to name a few!

Take advantage of the opportunities to network on and off campus with employers, alumni and graduate schools. Talk with us to learn how to research and locate an internship in your field of interest.

Whether you’re new to Berry or preparing to graduate, the time is right to ask yourself, “Am I ready?” We look forward to working with you at an event, workshop, appointment this year.

Check us out online (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest), email us (careercenter@ berry.edu) or stop by Krannert 310 to say hello anytime!

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Chaplain’s office provides spiritual enrichment ERIN MONIZ assistant chaplain Why are you here? You may have already had a billion people ask why you chose Berry, but I am asking a different question; a question about purpose and traction. What are you hoping to accomplish? How is Berry uniquely suited to provide you the kinds of experiences that will shape you? What is the value of your time here?

This may seem loaded for your first semester, but do not start panicking yet. These are the basics. You have heard about the Head, Heart, and Hands. These three pillars outline the Berry experience at its foundation. In short, we want you to be well-educated, critical-thinking, problem-solvers. We want you to be hard working and team-oriented.

This does not end with just a diploma and a great resume. We also want you to be people who serve. We want you to be others-centered and community-oriented people. Essentially, we hope you take all that education and experience and go into your communities to be game

changers. This is heart formation.

Classes and work are major aspects of a Berry student’s life during these four years. But we also study, work, eat, play and live in communities that will shape, encourage and challenge us. We need these communities to till the ground of our character so that our educational experience can cultivate the whole person. Unless we determine this course, however, we can go all four years with only a shallow engagement with the opportunities around us.

So, what will heart formation look like for you at Berry? What are the communities that will nurture and forge you? What kind of person do you hope to become?

At the Chaplain’s Office, we are invested in your heart formation. For some of you, your love of people and service accompany you to your undergraduate experience. For some, you bring your faith and deeplyheld spiritual identity. Heart formation is wide and varied and there is something for everyone here, but it

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Staying healthy is important for students Health and Wellness Center staff

KASSIE JONES student body president On behalf of the Student Government Association, I am so excited to welcome Berry students back to campus! There’s nothing quite like the Campus Outreach slip n’ slide and latenight trips to Cookout for milkshakes at the beginning of the semester. As you explore the new additions to campus, make sure to check out the new Blackstone Theatre and parking renovations! Additionally, be sure to check out the new paddleboards available from the Recreation Department, brought to you by the SGA Special Projects Committee!

Your SGA officers are incredibly excited to kick off the 2017-18 year! SGA meets every Tuesday night in the Krannert Ballroom. Our first meeting of the semester will be Tuesday, August 29. SGA meetings are open to everyone!

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 SGA. We encourage you to serve as organization representatives, run for class office, join committees and have an active voice in our meetings. We encourage students to utilize their class officers. They are

is a unique and voluntary journey for each student. Our office offers programs and events that are designed to be spiritually formative such as Lumen Lectures, worship concerts, Life & Calling events and College Church, a weekly Christian worship gathering on Sunday nights at the College Chapel. We offer discipleship opportunities, pastoral counseling and hospitality ministries.

We also welcome all to the campus Interfaith Center in East Mary and to the multi-faith educational programs put on by the Interfaith Council.

So, why are you here? Where do academic studies and work experience collide with service, faith and character?

We want to help you find your communities and your direction. You are so much more than a career path or a job title. These are tools that we take with us so that we can echo the words of Martha Berry, who challenges us “not to be served, but to serve (Matthew 20:28),” and to “leave this world more beautiful than we found it.”

here to be a helping hand, listen to 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 nominations, freshmen will have a week to campaign before voting begins. We will also be sponsoring a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Monday, September 11 from 2:00-7:00p.m. in the Krannert Ballroom.

Finally, President Briggs will deliver his “State of the College” address to students during SGA on Tuesday, September 5. Make sure to attend this meeting to hear updates about Berry, including new programs, initiatives, and construction.

The SGA Office is always open for student feedback! Please stop by and visit the executive officer team if you have any 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. We hope that this year is the best year yet!

From everyone at the Health and Wellness Center: Welcome!

It is one of our goals to help keep you healthy and informed about your health care choices as you experience all that is available to you as a Berry College student. To that end, here are a few facts that may be of interest.

Registered Nurses are on duty in the Ladd Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday. There is no additional cost for our services to you.

How to Schedule Appoitments • Web page : http://www.berry. edu/stulife/health/ click on the blue “schedule an appointment” box. Provide your active directory credentials and you will be able to see next available appointments and choose a time that fits around your schedule.

• Berry Strong app: When using this app for the first time, you will need to register by swiping right on the home page. After registering, click the Health and Wellness tab on the home page. You will be directed to the web page mentioned above. Follow the same steps as shown above to schedule an appointment.

• Call us at 706-236-2267.

We handle a wide range of health care needs, including prescriptions, allergy shots, lab testing for flu, strep, mono, STI’s and various other illness. GYN exams are available for the cost of the associated labs only.

It is helpful to remember that the Health and Wellness Center is not an Emergency facility.

There is a well-stocked “over the counter” self-treatment and first aid area in the Ladd Center, you are invited to make use of this service whenever you need commonly used over the counter medicines.

We offer regular educational opportunities by sponsoring or cosponsoring special events. Our first event is the Wellness Expo to be held on Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Krannert ballroom. Come find out about healthy choices on campus and enter to win a brand new kayak to help you “Catch the Wellness Wave”!

Your privacy and confidentiality are very important to us. Feel free to come by and speak to us one to one about your questions or concerns.

Welcome to Berry College!

Be smart and stay safe; campus police are here to help BOBBY ABRAMS chief of campus police Greetings from your Campus Police Department. We look forward to serving alongside you this year to keep you and your property safe. A very special welcome to our freshmen and transfer students. It is our hope that you have a very productive year. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know.

Helpful Tips • Freshmen and Juniors will be issued new parking decals this year. For Sophomores and Seniors your current decal will remain activated. Decals may be obtained in Krannert 231 on the following dates & times: 8/16 9am-4pm 8/17 9am-2pm 9/18 9am-2pm

9/21 9am-2pm 9/22 9am-2pm 9/23 9am-2pm After these dates,decals may be obtained at the campus police department.

Our 24-hour emergency number is (706) 236-2262 or ext. 2262 from campus phones.

Record serial numbers of all valuables.

• Always lock the doors to your residence hall and vehicle.

• Report any suspicious activity to us immediately.

• The Campus Police Department is located in Oak Grove Cottage, directly across the street from the main entrance to campus. Hours are M-F 8am-5pm, excluding campus holidays.

• If you see something, say something! Also, if you hear something say something!

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JEFFREY LIDKE chair of religion and philosphy

As we commence the 2017-18 academic year at Berry, I invite all members of the campus community to take advantage of the rich opportunities on campus to enrich the religious, theological, spiritual and/or philosophical dimensions of our respective lives. Berry College is grounded in the Christian tradition and offers numerous possibilities for deepening one’s understanding of Christian theology, history and practice. Berry is also selfconsciously inclusive with regard to its warm acceptance of people’s of nonChristian faith orientations. Whether you are Christian, a member of another faith or adhere to no faith at all, I encourage you to take advantage of the multiple opportunities on campus for deepening your understanding of the significance and power of faith in the world today.

As one option, I invite you to take

courses in religion and philosophy. The Department of Religion and Philosophy offers courses in Christian and nonChristian religions as well as a number of philosophy courses, including critical thinking, ancient Greek philosophy and bio- and environmental ethics.

I also encourage everyone to take advantage of the worship opportunities and programs made possible by the Office of the Chaplain. Chaplain Jonathan Huggins and Assistant Chaplain Erin Moniz are both ordained ministers with the professional training and spiritual depth to counsel all members of our community. They also coordinate a number of outstanding educational programs throughout the year including the Lumen Lecture Series. Assistant Chaplain Moniz also oversees the multiple Religious Life student groups, which include a number of

groups associated with various traditional Christian denominations as well as the Buddhist Studies Group and the interfaith group, RISE (Religion in Student Experience). Participation with any one of these groups this year could significantly enrich your campus experience.

Finally, I invite all of you to also get acquainted with the activities of the Berry College Interfaith Council or IFC. Made up of Berry faculty, staff, students and administration the Interfaith Council was founded in 2003 with the dual purpose of providing interreligious educational programming and also for overseeing and promoting the use of the Interfaith Center, which was christened in 2003 as the one room on Berry campus officially designated as a worship space for individuals of all the world’s major faith traditions. The Interfaith Center is

located in East Mary Senior Living Room at the northeast end of the Ford Building adjacent the old Ford gymnasium. It is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for quiet reflection, study and prayer. The space can be reserved for worship for Christian and non-Christian groups alike in consultation with Assistant Chaplain Moniz.

The chair of the Interfaith Council this year is Tom Dasher. Feel free to contact him, myself or Assistant Chaplain Moniz to learn more about the Interfaith Council.

And please feel free to contact Assistant Chaplain Moniz or Chaplain Huggins regarding the opportunities provided by the Chaplain’s Office, which includes the weekly College Church services. Contact me as well regarding any questions about our course and degree offerings in religion and philosophy.

I wish you all a wonderful year.

Student work offers valuable, varied experience RUFUS MASSEY dean of student work When thinking about Berry’s work experience program, you might be asking yourself, “What’s in it for me?” So much can be gained from your work experience while at Berry. As incoming freshmen, you took Focus 2 in conjunction with completing your work interest form. From this assessment you discovered 3 codes that identified your interests and skills: realistic, investigative, artistic, social, enterprising and conventional. Regardless of what your work interests are, there are so many ways to implement and use them as you begin your path to success.

At Berry, there are over 330 work supervisors who are ready to guide, train and mentor you with complex projects and assignments. On-campus work assignments await you, and jobs range from carpentry to office support to hospitality to data analysis to marketing to graphic design.

Through the student-operated enterprises, you can start your own enterprise or take part in 16 enterprises where students just like you work as weavers, gardeners, accountants, event planners, and general managers, just to name a few.

The Community & Industry Work Experience Program works to provide real-world experiences that can’t be simulated on campus. Work positions are available to upperclassmen at local companies such as Mount Berry Animal Hospital, Peach State Labs, Chick-fil-A, Floyd Medical Center and Garner & Glover Insurance.

An academic or non-academic internship is another option Berry offers you to gain real-world experience. Go to the Career Center to learn how to discover internship opportunities related to your major and interests.

Now, how do you use these experiences and skills you’ve gained from your work experience at Berry? You communicate them effectively in a robust resume that gets you into that first job or graduate school. The Career Center can assist you in writing your resume and offers you networking opportunities such as the Career & Internship Fair, Graduate Fair and Viking Connections (in conjunction with Employer Development) to meet employers and recruiters to get you where you want to go. Also, practice for that job interview or graduate school interview with a mock interview provided by the Career Center.

“What’s in it for me?” What’s in it for you is really up to you! Your student work experience at Berry College is what you make it. We hope you make the best of it as you follow your path to success!

Find better ways to express yourself in the world of theatre ANNA FILIPPO director of theatre Self-expression and identity are vital components of everyone’s well-being.

These things can come in all forms, including writing, sports and the arts.

Theatre is a powerful tool that allows us to experience creative fulfillment, learn empathy and ponder the human condition.

As children, we’re naturally curious and imaginative, and theatre is an art form that allows us to continue this development while promoting collaboration, discipline, humility and tolerance.

If you’d like to experience theatre while at Berry College, come see a show in the brand new theatre at Blackstone!

This year’s season, especially, speaks to a contemporary audience.

Are you interested in being part of a production? Approximately 100 students from all different majors are involved in the Berry College Theatre Company (BCTC) productions each year: onstage or backstage, if you’re interested in learning more about theatre, you can certainly learn here.

BCTC 2017-2018 season: “Crimes of the Heart” by Beth Henley • directed by Dr. Anna Filippo • Sept 28–Oct 1 & Oct 5–8, 2017 • Thurs-Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 2pm • new theatre in Blackstone In this Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony nominated tragicomedy, three sisters, Meg, Babe, and Lenny reconnect at their grandfather’s Mississippi home after Babe shoots her abusive husband. In the old home there is no escape from the past as each sister is forced to deal with the consequences of their personal “crimes of the heart.”

“Make Merry (or How to Survive Your Family on Holidays)” by Jack Padgett • directed by Hannah Hammond • Nov 29, 30, Dec 1, 2, 2017 • Wed-Sat at 7:30pm, additional Sat matinee at 2pm • new theatre in Blackstone A student-written show by Berry junior Jack Padgett, “Make Merry (Or How to Survive Your Family on Holidays)”

tells the story of Kirsten Bentley, a selfproclaimed “normal” college girl from a family that is anything but. When a sudden snowstorm traps her and her family together in their childhood home for the holidays, they’re forced to confront the things that have kept them apart in ways that none of them could predict.

Through quick humor and deep heart in a family-friendly environment, Make Merry paints a picture of just what it’s like to live in a crazy family where everyone has the answers, yet nobody’s listening.

“Urinetown” by Greg Cotis and Mark Hollman • directed by Hannah Hammond • Feb 22-25 & Mar 1-4, 2018 • Thurs-Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 2pm • new theatre in Blackstone In this Tony-winning musical set in the not-so-distant future, a terrible water shortage and 20-year drought have led to a government ban on private toilets and a proliferation of paid public toilets.

If the poor do not obey the strict laws

prohibiting free urination, they’ll be sent to the dreaded and mysterious “Urinetown.”

Urinetown is a wickedly funny, fast-paced, and surprisingly intelligent comedic romp through a revolt by those who truly believe that it’s “a privilege to pee.”

“The Dining Room” by A.R. Gurney • directed by Dr. Anna Filippo • Apr 12-15 & 19-22, 2018 • Thurs-Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 2pm • new theatre in Blackstone Set in the dining room--or many dining rooms--Gurney’s play centers on the place where the family assembled daily for breakfast, dinner and special occasions.

The action is a mosaic of interrelated scenes which, taken together, create an in-depth portrait of a vanishing species: the upper-middle-class WASP. The actors portray a wide variety of characters, from little boys to stern grandfathers, and from giggling teenage girls to Irish housemaids to create a theatrical experience of exceptional range, compassionate humor and abundant humanity.

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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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Our View: Times aren’t changing that much Racially driven riots in the streets, threats pretend that our country is no longer in the of nuclear attack, doesn’t this feel like some throes of racial tension, writing off that sort of sort of déjà vu? The recent threats from society and behavior as the “past”, viewing it North Korea, and the violence in Virginia as something we study in our history classes. have taken hold of our nation’s attention It’s not history though, it’s happening now.

The events in Virginia are not an anomaly. and are strikingly reminiscent of events of a time period decades ago. The That segregated society and question must be asked: why The violence and racial tension didn’t just haven’t we learned from our riots in Virginia disappear when we moved on from that chapter in our history mistakes?

You most likely have heard are just the most textbooks. The violence and the stories of “duck and cover recent reminders riots in Virginia are just the recent reminders that our drills” in your parents’ or that our nation most grandparents’ school days, nation is still divided. We all horrific recounts of racist is still divided. contribute to that divide when we fail to not make efforts to encounters, or inspiring tales stand up, be respectful and of civil rights movements and strides towards equality. Regardless, defend those who are being discriminated these have always been the sort of “back in against. my day” stories, ones you walk away from With a gilded confidence of a nation of without really thinking twice about, or maybe progress and security, we are blinded to the reality of the world we live in. Domestically, feeling a little bit wiser.

Now, however, it is not the past. We white supremacy is hushed by whispers of

“What was the dumbest thing you did freshman year?”

“that would never happen in our country”.

Not only that, threats of nuclear attacks from North Korea hang above our heads.

There is some discrepancy between how our generation and those of the Baby Boomers and Generation X view the recent threats from North Korea. It is not uncommon for those older than us to view these threats as imminent danger to our society, placing stock in the possibility of being attacked. However, it seems that our generation is less concerned about it. That’s not to say that we are walking around without a care as to what may happen, just that we don’t take the threats as seriously.

Why not?

As a whole, we haven’t experienced anything which would make us weary of nuclear threats. Our whole lives have been hearsay and stories from way before our time.

We are so disconnected from the possibility of such an event that we lack any true concern.

With that same mindset, as a generation there seems to be a sense of “nothing phases

“I lived in Ford without a car and thought I would be fine.”

MacKenzie Tuttle senior

us.” We walk around, especially in the Berry bubble, with a sense of comfort and security.

Easing our worries by thinking, “If I can’t see it, surely it doesn’t exist,” we are blind to the fact that these “stories” we have labeled as history are happening in our own backyards.

If we haven’t moved as far from the past as we believed we had, how can we take steps towards progress? Conscious efforts need to be made in order to be more informed and more aware of the consequences of not only threats from oversees, but actions here domestically.

We could all benefit from knowing a bit more about global and domestic issues, and being more tolerant of other’s opinions. By doing so, we could move forward, leave these issues in the past and maybe finally learn from our mistakes not only as a nation, but as a world.

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

“I spent all of my flex buck way too fast.”

Jessica Cotter senior

College doesn’t guarantee adulthood Avery Boulware editor-in-chief

I have seen many rising college freshman post photos of themselves sitting on their freshly-decorated dorm room beds, the caption underneath reading something like, “Trying to figure out how this whole ‘adulting’ thing works! Is this how I do it?”

The short answer to that question is: no, it is not. The long answer is this: if you believe that moving into college means giving up childlike freedom and independence, you are going to have a terrible next four years.

I’m not ready to be an adult either, even though many people my age are getting married and/or having children. The good news is that I don’t have to. Not yet, anyway.

Going to college doesn’t mean you have to do everything on your own. But it does mean doing things differently.

The first thing that college kids should do differently than high school kids is valuing money. I don’t mean outlining a to-the-dollar budget for each week, unless that’s what you really need. It means knowing where your money comes from and where it’s going. Your parents are probably not sending you buckets of cash every month. They might help you out when you need it, but you are probably working and earning most of your monthly income. You should be proud of this! Being

proud of your money means not blowing it all on Cookout milkshakes and online shopping (not speaking from experience or anything).

Know how much you have coming in each week. Know how much you are going to realistically need to spend on food. Make a rudimentary budget, leaving yourself room for food and other fun things, all without living on $4.35 for the last few days of the pay period. Plan for unexpected emergencies.

And save a little. You never know when you’ll find an amazing formal dress that’s a little pricey or fix that scratch on your car before Christmas Break (again, totally hypothetical examples).

Another thing that adultsin-training should do is have respect. Respect others and respect yourself. A prime example of this is your roommate dynamic. Respect your roommate by caring for them. Notice what bugs them, even if you don’t think it’s a big deal. Notice what makes them happy, and do more of that. Wash their dishes while you’re washing your own. It won’t take you long but it’ll make their day.

Give them grace when they’ve had a hard day and don’t leave the room a mess. But also

respect yourself. Speak up when something bothers you. Don’t grow to resent your roommate. In short, be on each other’s team, even if you aren’t best friends.

The last thing that adults-in-training are good at is taking pride in their future. You don’t have to know where you’re going to be in five years, or even two years. But take pride in the fact that this is no one’s future but yours.

Your parents can help you plan for after college or give you advice on what classes to take, but they can’t decide what your future is going to look like.

That’s your job. It’s also your privilege! No matter how involved or how distant your parents are, they can’t plan out what your life is going to look like. They can’t apply for internships for you, or go to that stressful meeting with your boss for you, or diffuse the argument that you’re having with your roommate.

As college kids, we don’t have nearly as many responsibilities as true adults. But, as good adults-in-training, we should take pride in what we are in charge of, and have a whole lot of fun along the way.

Going to college doesn’t mean you have to do everything on your own. But it does mean doing things differently.

Dorm life is the best life... kind of Lexikay Stokes opinions editor

Moving into Berry as a freshman might be a little daunting, and possibly even a little frustrating. I knew my freshman year, opening up the door to my quaint, cozy shoe box of a room that I would be sharing with another person, I couldn’t help but think about my friends who would be attending college somewhere else, living in an apartment style dorm complete with their own bedroom and kitchen.

My friends were only 18 and they were already better off than some college graduates I know. All of the sudden, my room seemed to pale in comparison to the lavish lifestyle of my friends who would be sharing apartment style suites with other freshmen.

It’s so easy to see the greener grass of larger bedrooms and not

having someone sleeping three Not to mention, traditional dorms feet to your left. But hey, let’s not are pretty much the only time you forget all the reasons a traditional don’t have to worry about keeping dorm room is an experience to be your bathrooms clean, restocking on toilet paper, soap or paper towels thankful for here at Berry.

I mean sure, (unless you live with there is the lack You may not realize your mother of privacy, lack forever). of space and the it in the moments Not having hit or miss water when you want to temperatures and/ to worry or pressure. But be anywhere but the about those things is how else would same room as your honestly a you learn the patience it takes to roommate, but those pretty great lining. live in such close days and nights spent silver Living proximity with someone?

You y o u r in your freshman reshman may not realize it dorm are some you fyear in a in the moments traditional when you want to will never forget. dorm room be anywhere but with a the same room as your roommate, but those days and roommate provides such great nights spent in your freshman dorm “back in my day” story material.

You can always annoy your kids are some you will never forget.

“I got locked out of my room in a towel.”

Spencer O’Neale sophomore

“I brought every single piece of clothing I owned.”

Marc McLendon sophomore

with your recounts of the struggles of dorm life all throughout their lives.

Although it may seem that the traditional dorm style, roommate and all, is a little outdated, my college experience wouldn’t have been the same without it. Dorm life can be the worst sometimes, but there are also some pretty great upsides. If you’re lucky, you will always have someone to go to the dining hall with, and that alone can be such a comfort during freshman year.

So, to anyone complaining about not having your own bathroom, or a large closet; look at this as a learning experience. Grow into the slightly larger rooms and bathrooms with consistent water pressure as the years pass, just like everyone else before your time. It’s part of the experience, and I think it’s something you won’t want to miss.

The

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Students gain enriching education abroad Megan Benoit features editor Summer 2017 saw 130 Berry students traveling abroad to 18countries to pursue their interests.

Berry College provides various opportunities for students to take their learning to a different level by spending a month, a summer or a semester on a different continent.

Seoul, South Korea: Karla Manzanares Junior, Karla Manzanares traveled across the globe to take a four-week class in Seoul, Korea this summer.

The lecture style class covered Korean society, music, history, politics. The trip and classes were through the Bahrom International Program which provides scholarships for two students from Berry to travel to Korea and two students from Korea to travel to Berry.

“It is important to look for the opportunity that works for you. What is great about the one

I did was that it was a scholarship program so it made studying abroad super affordable, but there also a lot of other scholarships out there” Focusing on culture in the classroom and experiencing it outside of the classroom challenges Manzanares and caused her to grow.

“There are a lot of things that you can learn abroad that you can’t learn here about other people, about the way that you function. I think it is really important to push yourself. It is a little scary but it is so important to do it”

PHOTOS COURTESY OF KARLA MANZANARES ABOVE: Karla Manzanares wears traditional Korean attire called a hanbok while in the Jeonju Hanok village.

RIGHT: Manzanares sight-sees at Namsan tour, a popular tourist attraction which overlooks the city of Seoul. The tower rises 777 feet above the summit of Mount Namsan.

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Guanacaste, Costa Rica: Kate Allen Junior Kate Allen spent seven weeks to know enough Spanish but after being in Costa Rica this summer teaching there for a week and a half, you just do it,” said Allen.

English through a program called Fundacion Progreso Allen went to teach “I was really kidsWhile English, she also learned Guanacaste. nervous going from the host family she “My main job was to help the kindergarten into it because I stayed with and even from kids she interacted with teacher with whatever she was afraid that the needed, and I would teach at the school.

I wasn’t going the kindergarteners a little “After being there for English lesson for like 20 to know enough seven weeks, you learn a lot minutes every day,” said the culture and about Spanish but after about the language so just having Allen.

The language barrier can being there for a that confidence that I can do be a hurdle for some stu- week and a half, this,” said Allen.

Allen also went through a dents considering studying you just do it.” program that provides scholabroad, but that did not arships to students from stop Allen.

“I was really nervous going into it Costa Rica to travel to the U.S. and attend because I was afraid that I wasn’t going Berry.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF KATE ALLEN Kate Allen with students from the class of kindergarten students in Costa, Rica.

Paris, France: Alex Sanchez

Allen in a classroom where she taught English to these students for seven weeks.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ALEX SANCHEZ Alex Sanchez in Monet’s garden.

Sanchez at the bottom of the Louvre in the underground mall.

Junior Alex Sanchez spent five weeks in Paris, France taking classes through a study abroad program with the European Council.

Sanchez took a watercolor class and anthropology of French culture class. The classes involved typical classroom time on Mondays and Wednesdays, then field

trips on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Traveling throughout the city, taking classes and being immersed in the culture led Sanchez to grow in several ways.

“I think you learn a lot about yourself as well as the country you’re in and just be ready for that discovery of one’s self and just be immersed into the

culture,” said Sanchez.

Sanchez encourages students to study abroad if given the opportunity.”When you go study abroad be prepared to be culture shocked, but that does not necessarily have to be a bad thing. Every once in a while, you have to be put in a place that you’re not comfortable with in order to really learn.”

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PHOTO COURTESY OF WORKING TITLE FILMS Ansel Elgort plays a getaway driver with tinnatus, a condition which produces a ringing in the ears. He drowns out this ringing with a wide variety of music thoroughout the course of the movie, which is choreographed to the car chases and other action throughout the film.

Best and worst films of the summer Reviewed by Kendall Aronson asst. arts & living editor

This summer had many movie hits, filled with super heroes, action, and drama which dazzled audiences, and others which fell short.

The most notable movie on my list is “Baby Driver”. It is about a getaway driver named Baby (played by Ansel Elgort) who has a condition in which his ears ring constantly because of an accident he was in as a child. To combat this, he constantly listens to music through the headphones of his iPod throughout the movie, which serves as the dynamic soundtrack of the movie. What makes the movie so unique is that each action sequence is choreographed perfectly to the soundtrack. On top of this, the movie is entirely set in Atlanta, so the roads and panning city shots are

very familiar. During filming, the crew shut down four highways and 40 different surface streets. The cast consists of many fan favorites, such as Kevin Spacey, Jamie Foxx and Jon Hamm. It is a must-watch movie.

“Wonder Woman” did not disappoint.

The movie is set in World War II, and follows Diana (Gal Gadot) as she comes into her power. She learns about humanity and attempts to fight Ares, the god of war, to protect the earth. It is action-packed and filled with all the villainous fight scenes of a great super hero movie. More importantly, however, it is the first of this generation of live-action superhero movies to have a female lead, and it’s the first Wonder Woman live action feature film to occur ever. It is directed by Patty Jenkins, who has become the first female director to make more than 100 million dollars in a film in its opening weekend with this

movie. The film succeeds at creating a hero as smart and powerful as she is beautiful.

Another summer movie with a great soundtrack is Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2”. This humorous movie about the adventures of Starlord (Chris Pratt) is just as good as the original. This film, in comparison to Age of Ultron and other films has less casualties in terms of numbers, but this film shows deaths individually at the hands of the ‘heroes’ far more than any of Marvel’s other films.

The unique characters are still continually developed and the powerful themes of friendship and finding your family can translate to any audience.

Marvel had another summer success in “Spiderman: Homecoming”. This is the third Spiderman movie series released since 2002, and is a refreshing adaption in comparison. Tom Holland makes an excellent and quirky Peter Parker

who is more obsessed with Iron Man’s attention than trying to “get the girl”. In this installment, Mary Jane is played by Zendaya, who is likeable and talented.

Holland makes the high school dynamic real with his loveable and relatable dorkiness. It’s a funny movie and it is fun for all ages, though if you have not seen Civil War or the Avengers, it might be a bit confusing.

All the movies this summer were not successful, however. “The Emoji Movie” takes place inside a smartphone where an emoji named Gene (T. J. Miller) feels left out because he can make multiple emotions while his friends cannot. This movie is both a large ad and a general failure. Bilge Ebiri, a critic for Village Voice said simply,“The film is boldly bad, yes, but also boldly boring.” It will leave audiences wondering who decided that it was a good idea to make this movie.

PHOTO COURTESY OF WARNER BROS Gal Gadot plays Wonder Woman in the new feature film, wich takes place during World War II. This movie is the first live action Wonder Woman film ever made.

The film is directed by Patty Jenkins who has broken records as the first female director to make more than 100 million in its opening weekend.

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Selfie spots reveal Rome’s focus on film Jameson Filston arts & living editor Have you always wanted to be a movie star? Thanks to a new program with Georgia Tourism, you may be able to do the next best thing.

Georgia tourism announced the launch of the Georgia Film Selfie Spot Tour in early August. The purpose of the program is to show off some of the more famous spots from the Peach State’s rapidly growing film industry. The project is part of Georgia’s year of film.

These selfie spots were set up all over Georgia, and two of the spots are here on campus. These spots allow tourists and film fans to take selfies in places where scenes from “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Remember the Titans” were filmed. These spots show off the Ford complex and the Oak Hill Martha Berry Museum.

The “spots” consist of a small sign on the ground announcing the name of the film. Tim Brown, Director of Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum, said that Oak Hill declined to put their spot on the pavement because they did not want to take away from the special place.

“It is first and foremost a historic spot,” Brown said.

However, he also said that visitors are welcome to take pictures in the spot, and many visitors come specifically to take photos where ‘Sweet Home Alabama” was filmed.

The spots may seem frivolous to those who are not selfie fans, but it fulfills a popular desire for Berry sightseers. Chris Kozell, Director of Public Relations, said that many visitors already come seeking out spots where movies

have been filmed. These spots harness some of that desire to increase Berry’s visibility. Georgia Tourism promotes the spots through social media, and visitors are encouraged to tag their posts with #GeorgiaFilm.

“It’s always a good thing to build awareness of Berry College,” Kozell said, “we’re not in a major city.”

Kristi Kent, Communications Director for Rome’s Convention & Visitors Bureau, also said that films are a great way for Rome to increase its visibility. The selfie spots will only be here until the end of year, but the city of Rome has more permanent ways for film buffs to find where their favorite scenes were filmed. Visitor centers have brochures for self-guided tours, and the Rome website has an app for exploring.

Berry College also has a way to inform visitors about its extensive history in film. The Berry College website has a section called “Filming at Berry” that informs students, visitors, and potential film makers what was filmed on campus and where it was filmed.

Kent said that the city tries hard to get filmmakers to film in Rome.

Kent also said that Rome is full of beautiful and diverse places to film, and they are constantly promoted by both places since films are beneficial for the economy and academics.

Kozell said that many people who come here to look at movie locations end up asking about what Berry has to offer academically.

Kent said that filming movies in Rome is good for the local economy, since they use the local resources to support their filming.

Because of these benefits, both are hopeful that the year of film will

August 17

Turn Your Back on Hate • 8 to 10 p.m.

• Rome-Floyd County Law Enforcement Center Turn your back on hate will host a candlelit vigil for Charlottesville because of the recent violence.

August 18

Rome Grown, Rome Made

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• 402 Civic Center Drive One Stop Gift Shop will offer fresh, locally grown produce every Friday through September. The market will have fresh jellies, jams and flavored salts as well.

August 18

Corey Smith Concert

PHOTOS BY ANDREA HILL Sophmore Brooks Gunn takes a selfie in front of the admissions office at Ford. Visitors are encoureged to use the hasgtags #

attract not only national attention, but global attention as well.

“The goal is to encourage tourists to travel across the state,” Kent said.

Whatever the reason, these spots are a new way to get a new angle on popular movies, and are a picture of how the film industry is growing in Georgia.

PLAYLIST:

First Week Fix PLAY

12 songs, 39 min

TITLE

ARTIST

She’s So Mean

Matchbox Twenty

Stressed Out

Twenty One Pilots

Starfish And Coffee

Prince

Almost Grown

Chuck Berry

Summer Friends

Chance The Rapper

Fake Smiles and Nervous Laughter

Weezer

My House

Flo Rida

The Middle

Jimmy Eat World

Keep Your Head Up

Andy Grammer

Ain’t No Man

The Avett Brothers

Young Dumb & Broke

Khalid

(ft. Jeremih & Francis & The Lights)

Kevin’s Pick: You Can’t Hurt Ham

Ricky Skaggs

• 7 p.m.

• The Forum Corey Smith will be performing live as part of The Great Wide Underground Tour. Doors open at 7 and the concert begins at 8. Tickets are $20.

August 19

Gary Tillman Memorial Clocktower 5K Race

• 8 a.m.

• North 2nd Ave NW & W 1st St There will be a 5k road race and a 2 mile health walk. The event will benefit the Exchange Club Family Resource Center for Child Abuse Prevention. Race day registration is $35.

August 19

Forks Up For Friday

• 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.

• Schroeder’s Deli Schroeder’s Deli will host local talent playing alternative music. The doors will open at 2 and music will play starting at 3. There will be 19 acts, and DVDs will be available for sale. Price of admission is a $5 donation. All proceeds will go to benefit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

A closer look at the selfie spot in front of Ford, which commemorates a scene from the movie “Remember the Titans.” The Selfie Spot Tour features 33 spots, and includes movies like “Captain America: Civil War,” “Forrest Gump” and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.”

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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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Kellen Greer steps up to new coaching job and more explosive. While there is some speculation around the athletic community that weight Leaving his head coaching training for baseball is unique, job at Sparkman High School in Greer is certain that is not the case.

“Every sport is different when it Harvest, Al., Kellen Greer joins the Vikings as their new assistant comes to key lifts but at the end of the day strength is strength,” Greer baseball coach.

Coach Greer will coach the said. “There are lifts to stay away from because outfielders, base we’re dealing running, and will with a throwing also be the strength athlete, but I want and conditioning to challenge them coordinator for the in the weight team. room to see how Greer started strong they can his coaching career get, which will as an assistant at ultimately show Northwest Shoals up in between the for three years before lines.” becoming a high As for coaching school head coach. the outfielders, Greer remarked how Greer reinforced excited he is to be the idea that back in the collegiate having a strong atmosphere. outfield can make “My heart has or break a defense. always been in the “Every position college game,” is important,” Greer said. “It’s the Greer said. “But first time in those Kellen Greer when you have kids lives where outfielders that they get away from can track down home. I think I have an unbelievable chance to help guide them and form some balls and make plays, it takes a lot of pressure off the pitcher and positive relationships with them.”

Greer hopes to take those gives him confidence to throw the positive relationships into the ball over the plate.”

Greer is expected to have weight room, where he can focus on getting his players stronger an immediate impact, with fall

Dan Pavlik sports editor

I want to challenge them in the weight room to see how strong they can get which will ultimately show up between the lines.

PHOTO COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION Kellen Greer assumes the role of assistant baseball coach as he returns to the collegiate coaching scene for the first time since 2006. Coach Greer has spent the past 11 seasons as head coach of the Sparkman High School baseball team. practice starting in late August. He looks forward to meeting his new players and is looking to keep the philosophy that’s already been set forth by head coach David Beasley

and assistant coach Shane West.

“I’ve always wanted to be a coach and am very passionate about it,” Greer said. “I learn more and more every day and am very

grateful for the opportunities it’s given me. I’ve always preached to give your best effort with the best attitude, and after that there’s not much more you can do.”

Men’s soccer led by large junior class itching to win Dan Pavlik sports editor

Fall sports are beginning to flood the practice fields in preparation for their respective seasons. Men’s soccer had a captains practice Tuesday and starts organized practice on Thursday.

Being a young team for the past couple of years, the Vikings are starting to show more maturity this year. Graduating only four seniors from last year, the Vikings 24-man roster is compiled of 15 juniors who are expected to lead the way along with the senior captains.

The Vikings will be led by Head Coach Richard Vardy who enters his 16th year at the helm compiling a 196-81-20 record.

Last year, the Vikings were 10-9 and, although they were young, that was no excuse for Vardy.

“We’re expecting a lot of the juniors to step up this year and

fill some roles,” Vardy said. “But other than that, the guys are really excited and chomping at the bit to get on the field.”

Coach Vardy is always excited for each soccer season. He described what he looks for from the players in the first week of practice.

“It’s really a chance for me to see where the freshmen fit in,” Vardy said. “The returners have that chemistry already because they’ve played together. Now it’s all about how we integrate the new guys.”

The key for the Vikings this year will be at the defensive end. They lost their senior captain defender from last year, and have been plagued with some injuries. Even still, Vardy is confident one of his players will step up to the challenge.

“It’s a question of who is going to separate themselves from the pack,” Vardy said. “There’s probably three or four juniors who’ve never played that can fill that one role, they just have

to take it.”

Junior defender Britton Ody has experience on the field for the Vikings, and is certain that this is the year for Vikings men’s soccer.

“We’ve been waiting for this year,” Ody said. “We have a bunch of talent, we know the system, and we’re all hungry to go out there and win games.”

And while the physical talent is there for the Vikings, Ody talked about how they need to be sharp on the mental side of the game as well.

“Our mental state will make or break us this year,” Ody said.

“All the talent is there, now we all just need to be on the same page and the sky really is the limit.”

The Vikings head to California to open up their season. The first home game is September 9th against Hampden-Sydney at 1 p.m.

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