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After a career as a professional actor on television and Broadway, David Alford (left), Berry’s new performance director, pursues teaching in the theatre department. Read Alford’s story on page 9.
Morgan Hall houses new service team only halls that house the service teams. The teams do not make up the entire hall, but rather most of the rooms on the hall. They still function as normal cottages, but they After an overwhelming amount of complete their projects off campus rather applications, the Year of Service Cottage than using the cottage space. The boys’ team Program decided to extend is working at the ECO their program to add Year of Center on river cleanService Teams. These teams ups and building bat were given guaranteed living boxes, while the girls’ arrangements in Morgan team is focusing for their service in the their efforts on community. This is the first working with Summit time that these teams were Quest and Colleges given the opportunity to live Against Cancer. on a hall for their service Because of their projects. projects, Wiggins “This year we had a had to determine large number [of groups] how crucial a cottage that had really thought out would or wouldn’t be planned projects and good for them. proposals, so rather than “We felt like we Trish Wiggins declining groups because we were able to provide didn’t have cottage space, them with space to we decided to move into having them in the do that in the traditional halls but it wouldn’t residences halls,” Coordinator of Residence harm their project by not having the cottage Life Trish Wiggins said. Currently second space,” Wiggins said. north Morgan and first south Morgan are the When it came time to decide on a resident
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I think there is some value in
having service
oriented halls in every residence hall.
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assistant for both halls, Wiggins said that they coordinated with the RA staff to find two that were service-based and could guide the teams in their projects. Junior Coleman Ott, who was picked as the RA on second south Morgan, initially applied with the boys’ team and is excited to be working among them. “Basically, I’m a guiding hand with the guys, helping them plan events and working on their project,” Ott said. The other RA, junior Bella Robbins, had completed service throughout her first year of RA work at Ford, Elizabeth Wiggins explained. She believed that Robbins would be a good fit for the girls’ team on first south Morgan. These RA’s are not expected to participate in the projects, but rather guide the teams and support their efforts in the community.
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Other than having priority housing, the service teams don’t have all the added benefits that come with living in a cottage> However sophomore Elizabeth Bradshaw, who is a part of girls’ team, is still passionate about her service work. “I’m still excited to help Summit Quest because it is about the service and not about living on the hall or the perks of living in a cottage. The purpose of Year of Service is to go out and help the community not just live in a cottage with all my friends,” Bradshaw said. Wiggins hopes that in the future the program Bradshaw might expand to include other residence halls, inspiring this same passion throughout more students. “I think there is some value in having service oriented halls in every residence hall,” Wiggins said.
The purpose of Year of Service is to go out and help the community, not just live in a cottage with all my friends.
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Berry to transition from Vikingweb to Canvas Annie Dietz staff writer Near the end of the summer, several students were surprised to learn that their classes this semester are not on VikingWeb, as they have been in years past. Currently, Berry is in the transition from Jenzabar’s eLearning platform, more commonly known as VikingWeb, to a new program entitled Canvas. Canvas, with a cleaner design, continuous updates, and a course module system, is hoped to make online access to course materials easier. As Penny Evans-Plants, chief information officer, explains, we are currently in phase one of the transition. At the end of last spring, full-time faculty applied to use Canvas for this semester. Selected faculty members are currently using Canvas instead of VikingWeb for various courses. During the second phase of transition, beginning in October of 2018, any faculty can request to use Canvas for the spring semester. By the summer of 2019, all classes will officially be on Canvas.
Several professors appear to be fans of the new platform. As Evans-Plants explains, “the learning curve has been significant, but both students and faculty have been pleased with the functionality.” Kirsten Taylor, professor of government, is teaching International Relations,Weapons of Mass Destruction, Model United Nations and Directed Study on Canvas this semester. “It has its own little quirks that we’re all getting used to, and there are some things it does a little differently that you have to adjust to,” Taylor said. “But for the most part it’s so much more user friendly.” Additionally, it is important to note that this will not be completely replacing VikingWeb. While all classes will only be accessible through Canvas by the beginning of next school year, VikingWeb will still be in operation. Course registration, finances, campus groups, and other functions will still be on VikingWeb. More information can be found at Canvas.Berry.edu, or on the Canvas Student app, which can be downloaded on any smartphone device. Canvas can also be accessed via Vikingweb.
Viking Fusion revamps, launches new website
Michaela Lumpert deputy news editor
Over the summer, Viking Fusion adviser Steven Hames and the Viking Fusion staff worked to design a more user-friendly website for the Berry community. Last Wednesday, during the first week of classes, the site was officially launched. The new site can be found at vikingfusion.com, and the old site has been archived at vikingfusion.berry.edu. The new site now breaks stories down by sections, so users can easily navigate and find stories. Users can also flip through photo galleries, read stories, and watch video packages from current and past issues. There is also an entire section devoted to the Carrier, so readers can get an easier look at all stories online. Readers can virtually flip through the paper, seeing all stories and photos from the week. Anyone that has general questions or wants to know more about the Viking Fusion and Carrier staff can head to the “About Us” tab, which tells the Viking Fusion story and answers any questions one might have.
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CAMPUS CALENDAR
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Fawn events around campus Thursday 5-7 p.m. Recreation’s Open Zip at the BOLD Course
Friday 7:15 p.m. Women’s Cross Country Watermelon Run 8 p.m. Men’s Cross Country Watermelon Run
Friday 9 p.m. KCAB’s Outdoor Movie on the Cage side lawn featuring “Ocean’s 8”
Saturday 4:30 p.m. Viking Walk and the annual first home game picnic 6 p.m. Football’s first home game of the season in Valhalla
Monday Labor DayNo classes
Check out the Campus Information desk for movie discount cards and tubing excursions for Labor Day weekend.
Stop by the Campus Information Desk to reserve your tailgating supplies for the first home game this weekend.
Freshman course pushes for Title IX awareness Claire Voltarel news editor
With recent national crises among colleges regarding sexual misconduct, many universities, Berry included, are pushing for more awareness on Title IX policies. Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prevents discrimination on the basis of sex from any education program. The law encompasses a variety of policies and stances regarding equity in athletics, sexual misconduct, harassment and violence and related topics. According to U.S. Department of Justice, college students are most at risk for sexual abuse and rape during their first six weeks on campus due to vulnerability and acclimation. However, only about five percent of college women report their rape to the police, and reports are even fewer with men. For years Berry has upheld a strict no-
tolerance policy in regards to sexual misconduct against students, faculty and all members of the Berry community. The policy intends to clearly define sexual misconduct, as well as lay out the procedure for reporting and resolving incidents. According to Lindsay Taylor, dean of students and Title IX coordinator, nothing within in the policy or process has changed. However, in light of recent events on campuses across the nation, Taylor implemented a new Title IX program required for freshmen aimed to bring awareness to the subject right off the bat. All first-year students completed an online Title IX course before entering in the fall to familiarize students with Berry’s policy, as well as begin the conversation which is reinforced by campus-wide events throughout the year. According to Taylor, the basic course introduces the policy, informs the resources available on campus and takes students through hypothetical scenarios. “If they are faced with a situation, now they
are better prepared to know how to respond,” Taylor said. “A lot of institutions have moved to this type of model.” In the fall, freshmen, other students and faculty attend a campus-wide talk entitled “Can I Kiss You?” aimed at discussing topics of consent and relationships. Freshmen also participate in Make A Difference Theatre which presents scenarios regarding consent, respect, diversity and sexual assault. Many other panels and events discussing related themes present throughout the year and are open to all members of the Berry community. Taylor hopes these events will help reinforce what the freshmen learned in their summer course. Administration is also looking to facilitate more Title IX discussion with students in the future. Taylor says they are aiming to implement another program the third year of current freshmen’s Berry career. However, she wants the program to be relevant and not just a repeat of the original course.
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Lock Out Officers responded to locked-out residents at Edgewood Cottage.
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Animal Control A deer was trapped in the fence at Valhalla Stadium and freed by officers.
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Littering An illegal dumping of trash was reported from Tehcnology Parkway.
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Our View: Put your money where your mouth is The Catholic Church has faced conflict yet again, after a new report of sexual assault has unfolded. The most recent report of this abuse comes out of Pennsylvania, where more than 1,000 identifiable victims had been abused sexually by Catholic Priests in six of the state’s eight diocese. This report is the largest examination of sexual assault in the Catholic Church by a US government agency to date. For 70 years, bishops and other leaders in the Roman Catholic church in Pennsylvania have been covering up the abuse inflicted by more than 300 priests. The individual reports of the investigation are shocking, recounting gruesome and unbelievable accounts of sexual abuse. For decades, these cases of abuse were swept under the rug. Victims were silenced, and abusers were kept in positions of authority, given the platform and power to continue to
abuse other victims. Now, Catholics nationwide are considering withholding their donations and offerings from the church, in hopes to conveying their disdain and disappointment with the Catholic church’s handlings of the cases. Giving to the church is a holy practice which is encouraged by the Bible and the church itself as a way to submit your earthly possessions to God. However, with a report like this once again rocking the church’s core, followers are taking matters into their own hands. By withholding their donations, members of the Catholic Church would be keeping their monetary support from the Church and standing with the victims of the abuse. This is a setback for many considering this is the idea of keeping their money from places which need it. The Catholic Church being such a large organization, there’s no telling
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where donated money is going. That is a point of conflict for most. The idea of their funds going to help cover up abusive priests is enough for some Catholics to stop giving all together. For others, they fear the action may punish those in the church who use the funds for good. It’s a thin line to walk, but where those members’ money goes makes quite a statement. In our last issue, we discussed how to be intentional with your waste and ways to better the environment. On the same note of intentionality, members of the Catholic Church are demonstrating the power of their dollar. Where you put your money matters. How you show your support makes more of a difference than you know. Whether it be a dollar or 50 cents, your money acts as a form of speech. Boycotts, for lack of a better word, have the power to shift public opinion. As
people, we have the power to bind together and make a statement with our spending. Taking the action to withhold donations may seem morally conflicting to some, heretical even, calling into question their responsibility to the church and its beneficiaries. However, it is apparent that despite years of crises like the one currently unfolding in Pennsylvania, no effectual changes have been made. A dollar really can make a change. Members of the Catholic church have the opportunity to come together and demonstrate their disapproval on these cases of abuse.
The Carrier’s editorial opinion represents the views of the senior members of the Campus Carrier and Viking Fusion news staff.
“A pair of pants I bought for a mission trip that I now wear for all occasions.”
“I got a camera for $14 with five lenses and two rolls of film.”
Leah Burnette sophomore
Daniel George junior
Do your part: shop secondhand LEXIKAY STOKES opinions editor On any given day, an estimated two-thirds of my outfit is comprised of items I got from Goodwill. I love that place. Everything is unique, a lot cheaper than any other brand name store and it’s kind of like a scavenger hunt. All in all, it’s the best. More than that, though, places like Goodwill are a helping hand in sustainable fashion. You may not think about it, but the textile industry has a heavy impact in our environment. Clothes, shoes and accessories require resources and energy to produce. After they’re produced, their life cycle is pretty short as fashion trends are ever changing, clothes that took so long to make just end up in the trash.. Fast fashion, as its called, is harming our environment in a big way.
Think about how often a new trend comes about. Our fashion industry is rooted in quick, overturning products, manufactured with little to no attention to the environmental effects of its by-products. As inhabitants of Earth and consumers of these products, we should care a little bit more about how our clothes are made, and how long they’ll be around afterwards. Textile dyeing is the second largest contributor to water pollution, according to University Institute of Fashion Technology. Cotton requires an absurd amount of water to grow in order to be used for textiles. In fact, the cotton in just one cotton T-shirt requires so much water, that one person could live off drinking that same amount of water for up to 2 ½ years, according to the World Resource Institute. Other synthetic materials such
as polyester may seem like a better alternative to thirsty land-grown materials. But, those synthetic fibers then contribute to the emission of greenhouse gases. Seems like a lose-lose. Not to mention the general amount of natural resources it requires to produce clothing, depleting from our already hurting Earth. Sustainable fashion is just one part of the ever-growing number of actions we can take to help better our environment. This one just happens to be pretty fun. You can shop from clothing brands which are ethically and environmentally sound, donate your own clothe and shop second-hand. Any of these actions are better than buying an item brand new, only to wear it twice and then have it thrown away. Buying secondhand prevents clothes from ending up in
a landfill somewhere along with other wasted products and helps your wallet. Buying clothes from thrift stores such as Goodwill, extends their life cycle. However, there are brands that work to counteract the fast fashion industry by creating environmentally and ethically sound products. Brands such as Everlane, Patagonia, People Tree and many others are trying to change the industry through fair-trade and sustainable production, marketing and selling of their products. Like I said earlier though, one of the easiest ways to partake in sustainable clothing is to shop second hand. Give a T-shirt a new life, save some money on a pair of jeans, or find an awesome vintage dress, all the while doing a small part in counter-acting the fast fashion industry.
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some neurologists believed occured more frequently than could be determined by chance. Because of this belief, many held the number sequence to a higher regard. It isn’t clear as to why that translated into people making wishes on the number. Throwing coins into wishing wells was connected to water’s value in societies of old. Many gods were connected to wells so offerings would be left there for them. Even as time continued on, the tradition of asking for things with an offering of a coin was continued and today we still make wishes as we throw coins into fountains. Making wishes on wishbones dates back to the Etruscans, an ancient Italian civilization. They believed that chickens could predict the future. The wishbone of the chicken was laid out after the chicken was eaten so that they could still access a chicken’s prophetic powers. People would
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A brief history of wishes I make wishes. Every time I lose an eyelash, see a shooting star or catch the clock at 11:11, I take a brief moment to reflect, and I make a wish. Humans have wished for centuries. Wishing on shooting stars originated from Ptolemy, who said that the stars were a sign that the gods were listening to our wishes. The tradition of making a wish by blowing out the candles on a birthday cake originates with the ancient Greeks. They used a round cake with candles on top to pay homage to Artemis, the goddess of the moon. It is believed that smoke carries to the gods, which is why people blow out the candles each year. Wishing on eyelashes began in the 19th century. A fallen eyelash would be placed on the back of one’s hand and then thrown over one’s shoulder. If the eyelash got stuck, the wish would not come true. 11:11 was a number sequence that
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stroke the bone and then make wishes on it. The Romans later adopted the tradition of making wishes on the bone but because of the large demand for wishbones, they took to having two people share a singular bone. When it was broken, the person with the larger half could make the wish, the tradition still carries on today. Now I don’t believe any time I make a wish it comes true. Oftentimes, in fact, it doesn’t. However, I still make them. It’s the whimsy of it which makes the tradition all the more fun. When you’re young, the world is a magical place. But as we all continue to get older and learn more, it can seem less and less magical. As fast as everything in our lives moves, it can sometimes be nice to stop, take a moment to reflect and then make a wish. Even if it doesn’t come ture, holding onto that childlike hope makes it worth it.
“The VHS player after my dad threw ours away.”
“A giant painting of a cow. ”
Velera Price sophomore
Josh Hines senior
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g n i d Fin r u o Y ” s g n i l l a “C Elisabeth Martin features editor Jamison Guice asst. features editor
The Lecture Author Dave Isay will deliver the 2018 Conson Wilson Lecture on September 6 in the Cage Center Arena at 7:30 p.m. He will speak about his book and answer any lingering questions about his work. The First-Year Book Selection Committee announced the first-year common read for 2018 to be “Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work” by Dave Isay. All first-year students received the book at SOAR and joined their fellow classmates in discussion about the book during Viking Venture.
About the Author In a 2015 TED interview, Dave Isay said that his work as a journalist came from a feeling of being lost. “I had finished undergrad at NYU, and was enrolled in medical school. I didn’t really want to go, but I didn’t know what else I was supposed to do and everybody else in my family was a doctor,” Isay said. “I took a year off before going.” In his time off, he began work on a documentary. After his first interview, he was hooked. “The minute I hit record, I knew that being a journalist and interviewing people was what I was going to do for the rest of my life,” Isay said. Dave Isay founded Sound Portraits Productions, which is the parent company of StoryCorps. Through Sound Portraits Productions and StoryCorps, Isay has been able to share the stories of ordinary people through recording and sharing unscripted conversations. His radio documentary work throughout his career has earned him five Peabody awards, a Guggenheim Fellowship, a MacArthur “Genius” grant and a United States Artists Fellowship, according to Penguin Random House. Additionally, Isay received the $1 Million TED Prize in 2015, which enabled the creation of a StoryCorps app. Through this app, users can use their smartphone to record interviews and upload them to the Library of Congress, according to Katherine Powell, the Director of First-Year Experience at Berry.
Did You Read It? According to StoryCorps, “Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work” focuses on the lives of everyday people who find passion and fulfillment in their jobs. These stories are meant to celebrate the strength, courage, and determination it takes to do the work that we, as individuals, feel passionate about. Isay spent 12 years collecting stories for the book and over 65,000 people contributed to his project. However, only about 50 stories are featured. The people who are featured hold all kinds of jobs, including a garbageman, a public defender, a waitress, a teacher and a lawyer. Through reading their stories, we are able to experience the subjects’ experiences with unique difficulties and triumphs. For example, the very first story in “Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work” sheds light on a man with a learning disability that hinders his success in an academic setting. This man had held multiple jobs throughout his life, but
none had ever been fulfilling or satisfying. However, as he got older, the man realized that looking at the stars in the night sky was what made him most happy. He took a leap of faith and decided to simply work on a street corner, asking passers-by if they wanted to see the stars through his telescope. Here, he finally found his joy and satisfaction through sharing his passion with others. Many stories in Isay’s collection illuminate unconventional possibilities for making a living. Through sharing the stories of people and their decisions in the crossroads of life, Isay is able to convey that there is a world of opportunities that many people new to the job market may be unaware of.
Reflections The committee that chose this year’s first-year common read includes both faculty and students. They took many factors into consideration when choosing a book. “We look for books that are likely to be engaging to students, accessible to everybody regardless of majors or interests, and challenging,” Powell said. As someone who is not sure about what career she wants to pursue, freshman Madison Moore said she found many of the stories comforting. “Some people think if you are not making a lot of money or not doing a conventional job then you are not going to be happy or successful in life,” Moore said. “But it showed through the stories that the people who worked on the street and only received donations were super content with life.” However, freshmen were not the only students with ideas about the purpose and message of Isay’s book. Senior Jack Padgett and junior Kathryn Lanyon both serve as BCC 100 mentors to assist new students with their transition to college. During the summer, both Padgett and Lanyon read “Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work.” “[The stories] can help ease some stress on some of the freshmen coming in who think they have to have their whole lives put together,” Padgett said. “It would be a good way for them to take a step back and realize that the world really is their oyster.” Lanyon said that the book helped give a perspective of the different jobs that are needed in order for a society to function. She said that by looking at jobs from the ground up, the students she mentored were able to get a wider viewpoint of the jobs available in the world.
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Thursday Jan. 26, 2017
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Chill out with Broad Street scoops Next, I went to Rock-n-Rolls Ice Cream Rolls. When
commentary by Alana George asst. arts & living editor
I went in, they had “Moana” playing on the TV, so I
Oh, ice cream. What college student can live without
automatically knew I would like the place. For those of you
And when I’m craving something a little fancier than a pint
how the system works. You choose a base flavor (vanilla
Broad Street, three ice cream shops have opened within
strawberry, etc.), and after your ice cream is made, you can
satisfy our collective sweet tooth. And I, being the intrepid
you can watch the employee make your ice cream right
places, to see what makes each one unique. It is impossible
cool). A popular combination is a vanilla base with
form you put it in. So, here are the three ice cream shops on
and Nutella. I tried a chocolate base with Nutella, and it
know before you go. Just maybe don’t go to all three places
what I love in my ice cream.
its cool, creamy deliciousness? I know I definitely cannot.
like me who have never had rolled ice cream before, here’s
from Kroger, I have a plethora of options. On Rome’s own
or chocolate) and a complimentary flavor (Oreo, Nutella,
a block of each other, which gives us plenty of choices to
choose your toppings. This shop is great for kids, because
reporter that I am, had the difficult task of going to all three
there (the part where they roll the ice cream is especially
to rank them; all ice cream is delicious, no matter what
strawberry and Oreo, or a vanilla base with strawberry
Broad Street, in no particular order, and what you should
was a chocolate explosion in my mouth, which is exactly
of their most popular flavors are amaretto cherry, which has chocolate flakes and cherry pieces in it, and Michigan
Pothole, which is chocolate ice cream with chocolate fudge cups and chocolate cookie swirls. As you can probably guess, I got some Michigan Pothole, and wow. It was a nuclear bomb in the form of chocolate ice cream; it has everything a chocoholic could ever want. The shop overall was adorable, and I hope this will inspire Berry students to go give it some love.
in one day; it would give you a fairly painful stomach ache.
First up is City Creamery. This place has been open for
a while, and it is a perennial favorite of Berry students and their visiting families. Inside, it has the feel of a vintage
candy store, and the options will make your head spin. City Creamery has soft-serve in many different flavors, handscooped flavors in waffle cones, a few vegan flavors, and new coffee drinks, along with a toppings bar filled with
fruit, candy and all sorts of sweet additions. When you go,
you need to try their pralines & cream; it is fantastic. I got some chocolate soft-serve with a bunch of toppings, and
it was absolutely delicious (I am definitely a chocoholic,
Mountains Ice Cream, 231 Broad Street
which will become more evident as we go along).
Rock-n-Rolls, 326 Broad Street
Last but not least, some friends and I went to Mountains
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream. This little shop has not been
open for very long, so it has not gained much traction among Berry students, but from what I tasted, I have no
doubt it will be a hit. It has a nice vibe inside; there are little bar areas with some painted brick, so it is reminiscent
of a farmhouse. Mountains offers hand-scooped flavors
City Creamery, 225 Broad Street
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Working on this project was so much fun (even if I did have to eat ice cream for dinner two nights in a row) and it gave me a great sense of all my options for ice cream on Broad Street. I sincerely hope it will do the same for you, and that you will give each of these places a try. They are all great ice cream shops in their own way, with their own takes on different flavors and their own unique atmosphere. Ice cream, in my view, is the universal bearer of good; you can share it with loved ones as a celebration or eat a whole pint by yourself if you’ve had a bad day. I encourage all of you to go to these places with your friends and make lifelong memories over some delicious scoops.
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New directors step into the spotlight
Alex Hodges arts & living editor
Dr. Anna Filippo and the Berry College Theatre Department welcomed David Alford and Logan Reagan to Blackstone Hall as they kicked off the new year at Berry. There have been a few notable changes in the department’s recent history, including the addition of Sisters Theatre as a performance space. Now, with the addition of Alford and Logan, the department and its students are excited for this season. According to Filippo, Alford, who is here as an artist in residence on a one-year appointment, is welcomed to the Berry theatre faculty from New York. With experience from The Juilliard School, he has taught in a college setting and has professionally acted in various shows of different
types, including mainstream films with Robert Redford, a major television series called “Nashville” and a Broadway production of “The Little Foxes” in 2017. In the current semester, Alford is teaching Experiencing Theatre, and in the following semester will possibly teach other acting classes, playwriting and, Filippo hopes, a class that coheres to his specialties and abilities as a professional actor. Filippo is excited to work with him at Berry, as she has known Alford since they got their undergraduate degrees together at Austin Peay State University. Filippo and Alford will be directing all shows put on by the department this year. Logan Reagan joins the department staff as the technical director, which means that he will take charge over technical aspects of the theater such as
set design, lighting and sound. Reagan has experience as the technical director at Missouri Southern State University, the scenic charge director at McLeod Summer Playhouse, properties master at Des Moines Metro Opera and the entertainment technician for Carnival Cruise Lines. Reagan is excited about this year in the Theatre Department. “Probably what I love most about my job with set design is that I have the chance to ‘make’ make-believe,” Reagan said. He was impressed with the fact that the program is as large as it is relative to the size of the student body. “With 100 people involved, it’s five percent of the students,” Reagan said. Filippo is delighted to have Alford and Reagan in the department. “What’s interesting is that we, here, in a smaller town in Georgia, have big talent like that,” Filippo said, “and that’s really such a
good thing for the students.” Filippo stated that Alford and Reagan have already adapted to working well in the program and with the students. Senior Harley Weiss is the office manager and the assistant to the director for the department. She confirmed Filippo’s words about Reagan and Alford, acknowledging that they have come bearing positive attitudes and the readiness for anything. Weiss said that she and others were “heartbroken” when Hannah Hammond and Seamus Bourne left the department last year. Now, however, Weiss and the other students are acclimating to the new space and to both Alford and Reagan. “Their positive attitudes have had a huge impact on us as students,” Weiss said. “There are new, fresh ideas, points of view and perspectives being put into the theater, and I think it’s healthy.”
Running Water Pow Wow
• 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday • At Ridge Ferry Park, a celebration of Native America happening right here in Rome. Enjoy Native American tribal dancing, singing and drumming. There will also be Native Art, Native Food and a Birds of Prey Show. $5 entry with student ID.
September 1
PLAYLIST:
Soul Queen: Aretha Franklin PLAY
Caroline Jennings | CAMPUS CARRIER David Alford, a new faculty member in the Berry College Theatre Department, teaches Experiencing Theater.
September 1
12 songs, 50 min
TITLE
ARTIST
Chain of Fools
Aretha Franklin
Oh Me Oh My (I’m A Fool For You Baby)
Aretha Franklin
Baby, I Love You
Aretha Franklin
It’s Your Thing
Aretha Franklin
Dr. Feelgood
Aretha Franklin
Bring It On Home To Me
Aretha Franklin
Night Time Is The Right Time
Aretha Franklin
Try a Little Tenderness
Aretha Franklin
Think
Aretha Franklin
Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves (Than Never to Have Loved)
Eurythmics, Aretha Franklin
A Change Is Gonna Come
Aretha Franklin
• 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. • Supports, promotes and funds Native American projects and business. Situated at Ridge Ferry Park, it is a multi-terrain course with a start and finish flat/straight 100 meters for quick start and big kick. There is a $20 entry fee.
September 1
Downtown Walking Tour • 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. • Downtown Rome’s Guided Tours lead groups through Rome’s historic downtown on unique tours which offer insights into Rome’s storied past. Cost is $10 for adults.
September 1
Kevin’s Pick: Bridge Over Troubled Water
Thunder Run 5k/Wolfe Walk
Aretha Franklin
Downtown Saturdays The Unusual Suspects
• 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Downtown Rome Saturday will feature a FREE block party on Broad Street with live music from 7-10pm. The Unusual Suspects will be paying tribute to the Allman Brothers and Tom Petty!
September 2
Rolling on the Rivers
• 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. • Departing from Heritage Park, this river cruise guided by Mike Ragland is an educational experience that covers the history of Rome and its rivers.
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Richards Memorial Gym is new and improved
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The Richards Gym dance studio was recently refurbished after being damaged last year. The new studio includes a new marley floor, additional mirrors and the extra space from the previous closet and elevator that were removed. Miranda Smith sports editor Richards Memorial Gym was originally renovated in 2013 and has gone through recent additional renovations from December 2017 to May 2018. Numerous changes were made to the foundation of the basketball court, the locker rooms and the dance studio. The new and improved space is now available for use for all sports and recreation. One team that benefited from the updates is football. Senior Derrell Mims, who plays defensive back for the Vikings, said that a locker room can be important for team bonding. “If you ask all the players what they like
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most about being on the team, they aren’t going to say winning,” Mims said. “They’re going to say being around their brothers. I think adding the locker room has everyone hanging out and coming together.” Junior wide reciever Mason Kinsey elaborated on the benefits of the new space. “We got some extra space and added like 20 to 30 lockers,” Kinsey said. “We now have couches and lounge chairs and surround sound.” The men’s and women’s lacrosse teams also had major changes made to their locker rooms. Both the coaches and players benefit from the added space. The dance studio was also remodeled with new flooring, added space and ballet stands provided by the Governor’s Honors Program. The elevator and storage space, which
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took up a large portion of the dance space, were taken out to make room for extra mirrors. Junior Amanda Tomlinson, dance troupe manager, explained how the changes made to the studio will benefit herself and other dancers. “The marley (floor) makes dancing a lot easier, because we like to rehearse in socks,” Tomlinson said. The dancers had a difficult time dancing on the slippery wood floors that were previously in the space. As a quick fix, they would crush up rosin, a material typically used on violins, to dip their feet in. The rosin helped with the slippery floors but was very sticky and hard to clean up. “There’s less hassle with the marley.,” Tomlinson said. “When you walk on it, it
doesn’t feel cushiony, but it provides a layer of protection from the concrete.” Jeanne Schul, lecturer in dance, said that before, her office and her student workers’ offices were not even in the same space as the dance studio, but in the Moon building. Now, the studio and the dance offices are all locatedi n Richards. Tomlinson explained that certain maintenance is required due to the changes made to the studio. “Because it’s so new, we need to take care of it,” Tomlinson said. “We can’t allow people to wear street shoes or any food or drink on the marley. It’s really hard to clean or scrub it because we have to treat it in a certain way.” Richards Memorial Gym is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Upcoming Events in Sports Friday, Aug. 31 Women’s Soccer vs. Meredith @ Sewanee, Tenn. 4:30 pm
Volleyball
vs. Hope @ Lexington, Ky. 5:00 pm
Men’s Soccer
vs. Ozarks @Birmingham, Ala. BSC Labor Day Classic 6:00 pm
Saturday, Sept. 2 Volleyball
Double Header: Washington & Transylvania @Sewanee, Tenn. 6:00 pm
Women’s Soccer vs. Huntingdon @Sewanee, Tenn. 6:00 pm
Football
vs. Maryville @ Berry 6:00 pm
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Freshmen to continue Berry volleyball success Joshua Mabry asst. sports editor
Coming off of a successful season last year, Head Volleyball Coach Caitlyn Moriarty hopes to see the program continue to grow and move forward this season. “We had a great team last year, but it really is a new team this season,” Moriarty said. “We have five freshmen that are already making waves. I think that will help us get to the next step, whatever that might be.” There are 12 returning players on this year’s team. Seven of the returning women are seniors while three are juniors and two are sophomores. The freshmen will be of particular interest this year. According to Moriarty, an exciting position to watch for this season will be the starting libero. The previous starting libero, who also served as the team captain, recently graduated. The two liberos on this year’s team, Laura Beier and Anna Rumore, are both first-year students. She said that the new starting libero will not be a replacement, but will bring a new energy to the team’s defense. She believes that the rest of the freshmen class will be exciting to watch this year as well. Moriarty said that there will be two new freshmen hitters this season, Isabella Samson and Abby Martin. “Offensively, they are doing great things in the gym. They are definitely threats to the rest of the conference and even to our team in practice.” The final freshman of 2018, Emily Rapach, will be a setter. Moriarty said that Rapach is physical and challenges the other setters on the team. “She’s a workhorse and wants to learn from them about the non-physical pieces of setting like strategy and getting better,” Moriarty said. Moriarty’s Lady Vikings are currently ranked in the top
The volleyball team gathers in a huddle during a recent practice. The team’s first home game will be on Sept. 12 against Oglethorpe at 6 p.m. 25. She wants the team to believe that they can be a top 10 team, however. Moriarty has expectations for her team off of the court this season as well. She hopes to see the Lady Vikings be successful in their academics and relationships with others. “That’s a big part of our program,” she said. Jordan Leitch, junior setter, echoed Moriarty’s remarks. “My number one expectation is growth, relationships and trust,” Leitch said.
“I don’t think you can be a great team on the court unless you have such chemistry with one another.” Leitch said both she and her team hope to go very far in the NCAA D3 tournament. Moriarty hopes that the Berry community will come out to support the volleyball team this season. Moriarty added that once a person comes to a volleyball game, they will want to come back because of the exciting fan atmosphere.
Leitch played with USA volleyball team in Brazil over summer Joshua Mabry asst. sports editor Jordan Leitch, a junior setter for the Lady Vikings volleyball team, was selected to be a part of the USA Division III volleyball team in Brazil over the summer. The top players from eight different states and 11 different colleges were present, according to Leitch. She enjoyed getting the opportunity to play with them. “It was really exciting. I got to learn a whole bunch,” she said. A coach from Bridgewater College was really helpful to Leitch. “She was very intellectual on the game and gave me pieces of advice that I was very thankful for,” Leitch said. Leitch said that she got to work a lot on her defense while in Brazil.
“I got to learn from another setter who is one of the top setters in the nation right now for D3. She taught me to relax in the game and have fun with it,” she said. Leitch also learned how to work together with the other girls on her team. “When everyone was able to click, it really lit a fire,” she said. The Brazil trip was beneficial for Leitch in many ways. “The trip really widened my horizon of knowledge of the game,” Leitch said. The USA Division III volleyball team played teams from Jundiaí, Rio de Janeiro and Itatiba in Brazil. According to Leitch, a lot of teams in Brazil are very fast paced and go after the ball. This helped her to learn a lot about patience.
Sightseeing was on the agenda during Leitch’s trip as well. She saw Sugarloaf Mountain, the Christ the Redeemer statue and the beach in Rio de Janeiro. She also got to visit a creative learning school where students are taught to use their talents in various ways instead of simply memorizing information for a test. Caitlyn Moriarty, head volleyball coach, has been on the same trip twice. “I think it was neat that Jordan went by herself on the trip and had to get out of her comfort zone and play for a different coach and learn from her and meet the best players in DIII and learn from them,” Moriarty said. According to Moriarty, going on the trip helped Leitch to grow and this is beneficial because she is entering into an upperclassman leadership role on the team.
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“ Not To B e Mi ni st e d U n t o , B u t T o Mi ni st e r ”
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On Saturday morning, freshman BCC groups went out into the community, participating in First Year Service Day. Groups went to various locations around Rome, including the ECO Center, Action Ministries Rome, the Davies Shelter Garden and the Harbor House. Students, First Year Mentors and professors helped with jobs like painting, yard work, gardening, packing food and clean-up.
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