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Sophomore Josie Hadaway competes in the SAA conference swim meet. The swimming and diving team made program history at the meet last week. Read more about swimming on page 10.
Tennis management program receives grant
Alex Eberhart staff writer The Berry College Professional Tennis Program (PTM) has received a $10,000 grant from the United States Tennis Association. The goal of the grant is to help enhance the program and provide opportunities for growth of the sport. “The USTA is excited to partner with Berry College as the institution takes tennis to the next level and drives growth for our industry,” said USTA University Managing Director Scott Schultz. The PTM program at Berry began in Spring 2017 and is based out of the Rome Tennis Center. Tom Daglis, the Director of the PTM program is excited to lead the program at Berry and to see continued growth of programs nationwide. “We are currently one of five schools that offer this program,” said Daglis. “There are plans to open at least a half a dozen more programs.” As the director of the program, Daglis is responsible for teaching the PTM courses, facilitating internships and
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overseeing the student work experience program at the Rome The curriculum is developed in collaboration with Tennis Center. the Professional Tennis Registry, According to Daglis, the USTA the USPTA and USTA Player grant money was provided for the Development. Students in the program purpose of marketing the program have the opportunity to learn from and for providing scholarship USPTA-certified professionals, while opportunities. also making valuable industry contacts. “We are using some of these funds Junior Jordan Crance, a member for advertising on tennisrecruiting.net of the Berry tennis team, said he is where we have a banner advertisement thankful for the knowledge he has for Berry College PTM and some of gained and the opportunities the the money for scholarship tuition program has given him to pursue a assistance,” said Daglis. career in tennis after graduation. Each year, ten students are accepted “I have learned a lot more about into the program, which offers an the game of tennis than I could have opportunity to become certified with if I was just playing,” said Crance. the United States Professional Tennis “Looking at the game from a coaching Association. point of view helps you see a lot of Scott Schultz Partnered with a degree from Berry things you wouldn’t have seen before.” College, the program equips graduates For more information about the to launch careers in the tennis industry, PTM program or the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College ranging from coaches to tennis camp directors and tennis visit www.berry.edu/ptm. professionals.
The USTA is excited to partner with Berry College as the institution takes tennis to the next level and drives growth for our industry.
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FEATURES 6
ARTS & LIVING 8
SPORTS 10
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NEWS
Student gamers compete nationally for paid tuition among 176 teams. along the way he discovered that he enjoyed the game and the In “Heroes of the Storm”, each team member picks a friends his was with. unique character to play with in the game. The characters “The hardest thing about this entire process is having to come from a certain class, sometimes having better or play the game constantly, even when you aren’t feeling it or Six Berry students formed a team and are participating in a different skills from other characters. Once you have created you’re scared you’re going to do poorly,” Murphy said. Sophomore Ashlyn Sharpe is the team 15-week video game competition to win $75,000 each. Called your character, you then battle it out in manager. She works with them after games, “The Lost Vikings,” the team is made up of sophomores the arena. Each team has base, and the keeping them motivated and relaxed when Davis Murphy, Ethan Blevins and Lucas Hill, and freshmen goal of the game is to try and defeat the the situation is stressful. Alex Brice, Mac Riley and Ethan Rickards. The prize money other team’s base. You win once you have successfully destroyed the other team’s is used to pay for the students’ college tuition. The Lost Vikings have a huge Japanese base. The boys are hoping to win the and Korean fan-base. Freshman Connor “[Heroes of the prize on May 26, the date of the final O’Sullivan works as the team’s social Storm] is an E-sport, competition. They wanted to compete media head, promoting them on Twitter. which stands for last year, but missed the deadline. For He posts updates about the matches and electronic sports, which the past year, they have been getting creates polls for their fans to interact with. is basically competitive together to practice and get ready for “He’s our hype man, giving little bios gaming,” Murphy said. this year’s event. about us and behind the scenes videos for The Lost Vikings said The competition is called “Heroes our fans,” Murphey said about O’Sullivan. they were excited to join of the Dorm,” where a team of five O’Sullivan translates some of their this competition. Not members and an alternate compete in posts for their Japanese fan base as well. only are they trying to the game “Heroes of the Storm.” Each After following some other E-sports teams, win the top prize but they team will compete against other teams Ethan Blevins this fan base grew into what it is today. want to put Berry on the for the next 15 weeks, keeping track of It seemed random at first, but the team is national radar of video their wins and losses. After the first five Alex Brice happy that they are recognized internationally. To keep up games. weeks of competing, the top 64 teams “It’s a good way for us to represent our with their progress in the competition, follow their twitter move on into the next phase. This phase is single elimination, meaning after one school doing something we love,” Brice said. “I wouldn’t say account @thefoundvikings. “Our progress can be described as a square root function: loss, the team is eliminated from the competition. This will we aren’t super athletic people, but this gives us a way to it has its limits, and those limits are high,” Blevins said. continue until there are 16 teams left in the game. From there, represent Berry in our favorite activity.” To find more information on the competition itself, visit “I’m honestly in it for the money,” Blevins said. the top 16 teams will compete for first place and the top prize. nd the competition’s homepage: https://compete.tespa.org. Blevins joined the team hoping to win the top prize and The Lost Vikings are right now ranked nationally as 72
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It’s a good way for us to represent our school doing something we love.
Our progress can be described as a square root function: it has its limits, and those limits are high.
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CAMPUS CALENDAR
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Fawn events around campus ThursdaySaturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m. BCTC presents Urinetown in Sisters Theatre
Friday First seven week classes end
Saturday All day Equestrian Pack the House at Gunby Equine Center
Saturday 9:00 p.m. KCAB’s Spring Koffeehouse on Krannert Lawn
Sunday 5:00 p.m. College Church in the College Chapel
Monday 5:00 p.m. Senior exit exams
Tuesday 5:00 p.m. Soup-Off in Krannert Ballroom
Campus Carrier Berry Forensics wins nine awards wins 24th straight at press conference state championship Cassie LaJeunesse deputy news editor
Jessie Goodson news editor The Berry College Forensics Union won their 24th consecutive Ga. Intercollegiate Foresnsics Association Team State Championship. On Feb. 17, 19 forensics students traveled to the University of North Georgia-Gainesville and earned 42 individual awards and 11 out of 14 available state chapionships. This was the first competition for 13 of the competitors, and there are no seniors on the roster. The group had champions in the categories: Persuasion − Britton Ody Impromptu speaking − Jacob Pritchett Program of oral interpretation − Avery James Dramatic interpretation − Nadia Clinkscales Rhetorical criticism − Anna Claire Tucker Duo interpretation − Ben Allee and Olivia Brown Poetry interpretation − Shelby Newland Prose interpretation − Bailey Dingley Informative − Beth Anne DeKeizer After dinner speaking − Margaret Ashton Public narrative − Shelby Newland They also placed in impromptu sales, extemporaneous speaking, slam poetry and individual sweepstakes. The top two winners in persuasion will represent the state of Georgia at the Interstate Oratorical Contest in late April. The team will now prepare for uncoming national competitions including Novice Nationals at Suffolk University in Boston (March 9-11) and the National Speech Championships at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln (March 24-25).
The Campus Carrier received nine awards from the Georgia College Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. Among other recognition, the paper was awarded second place for general excellence in its division. The awards ceremony took place on Friday at the GCPA Press Institute in Athens, Ga. The Carrier competed in the Senior B Division, which is made up of four-year Georgia colleges and universities with enrollments under 8,000. Besides the recognition for general excellence, the newspaper received six staff awards: First place − Best Campus Community Service − Sports Second place − General Advertising Excellence Second place − General Photography Excellence Second place − General Layout and Design Excellence Second place − Improvement Third place − Best Campus Community Service − Editorial Excellence Individual awards were divided into groups by class year at date of publication (Group I - freshmen & sophomores, Group II - juniors and seniors). Two Carrier staff members received individual awards: Third place (Group I) − Best Entertainment Story − Jameson Filston Third place (Group II) − Best Editorial or Editorial Series − Darian Kuxhouse “I’m really proud of the work we’ve done this year,” junior Avery Boulware, editor-in-chief of the Carrier, said. “Everyone on the Carrier has been doing great work week after week.” Two Carrier staff members were also elected to the executive board of GCPA. Sophomore Jessie Goodson will serve as the president of the executive board and sophomore Kendall Aronson will serve as secretary. “It’s been awesome to work alongside such talented people,” Boulware said.
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February 17
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February 18
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OPINIONS
Our View: Social media is a valuable tool for change Last Wednesday, the shootings at in recent years, it’s scary how easy it is to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School left remove ourselvesfrom the situation and push 17 dead. Much of this was documented by it aside. We console ourselveswith the notion that it isn’t us our ourfamily being affected students as the tragedy was still happening. The live footage, snap chats, and and that the tragedy is hundreds of miles away. cellphone videos which No, the use of social have been released By using the platform of media has provided the now to the public have received criticism social media, survivors public with up close and personal accounts from some, calling the shootings. them disrespectful and of the Parkland shooting of It’s also providing unnecessary. But these the means videos are incredibly are able to effectively survivors needed to share their valuable because they testimonies and rally force us to be in the spread their message for change. middle of the shooting The same apps with the victims. It’s and advocate for the which were used to hard to disassociate document the shooting from yet another mass as it happened, are now shooting when we can change we need. platforms being used literally hear the sobs of the students in a classroom, hear the pops of by survivors to advocate the need for gun the gun firing, and see lifeless bodies on the control. Earlier this year, our editorial board wrote floor. In this scenario, social media gave students about the shooting in Nevada that claimed the a chance to show the world the reality of what lives of over 50 people. In the days and weeks they went through. After so many shootings following that shooting, people called for gun
“If you were president, what is the first thing you would do?”
reform and stricter gun laws. However, the headlines eventually shifted their direction to other events and even though people still were fighting for reform, our attention fell on other happenings in the world. This time around though, the discussion on gun control isn’t being left to the solely political representatives and the “adults” of the country. Following the shooting in Parkland, the most outspoken and most opinionated have been the high schoolers affected by this travesty themselves. The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas are not going to let the issue be swept under the rug yet again. News coverage has been dominated by the surviving Parkland high school students. They are loudly and repeatedly calling for action by using their resources and their current platform. They are using social media to share, tweet and hashtag to raise awareness for the need for stricter gun laws in America. It’s amazing to see young people calling for and creating so much action. They have organized and inspired walk outs, lay-ins and marches, all in hopes to reform gun laws in America. Against the most adamant Second
Amendment supporters, these highschoolers are standing firm in their beliefs, knowing that their voices must be heard to illicit change for our country. They are using the tools they know how to use best, to reach out to all of America to stir change. Our generation, scarred by mass shootings seemingly every other week, has grown tired of the same news headlines containing murder weapons and death counts. Our generation is fed up with the death and destruction caused by ignorant regulations and requirements. The surviving students of Parkland, Fla.serve as an inspiring example of how powerful young people are. Their voices will not go unheard, and their efforts will not go unseen. By using the platform of social media, survivors of the Parkland shooting are able to effectively spread their message and advocate for the change we need.
“Lobby for increased cooperation and decreased political polarity concerning gun rights.” Ryan Moran sophomore
The Carrier’s editorial opinion represents the views of the senior members of the Campus Carrier and Viking Fusion news staff.
“My first order as president would be to order pizza.” Abby Ebersold freshman
Athletes and celebrities can talk politics
LEO NARRISON graphics editor
Fox News host Laura Ingraham is currently facing backlash over her comments about Cleveland Cavaliers small forward and NBA superstar Lebron James’ recent remarks about President Trump. In a recent video podcast called UNINTERRUPTED, James stated his opinions that the president “doesn’t understand the people—and really don’t give a [expletive] about the people.” Ingraham responded to this comment, among others, by saying that “it’s always unwise to seek political advice from someone who gets paid $100 million a year to bounce a ball” and that James should “Shut up and dribble.” Ingraham has a history of using the phrase “shut up and...” to explain her disapproval for entertainers commenting on political matters. The talk radio host has even published a New York Times bestselling book called ‘Shut Up and Sing’ which criticized celebrities like the Dixie Chicks who were vocalizing their disapproval for the president at the time, George W. Bush. The focal point of Ingraham’s argument against athletes like James speaking on political matters comes from her belief
that these people are not educated enough to make valid observations. In her rant about James that took place this past Thursday, Ingraham said, “this is what happens when you attempt to leave high school a year early to join the NBA.” Ingraham’s comments are completely misguided in the fact that her ideas are based upon the education level of athletes like James. One’s education level does not prohibit an individual from cautiously observing the political environment within the United States at any given time. Every American citizen has the right to hold an opinion on political matters as well as the right to voice that opinion. Athletes and entertainers alike are in a unique position to use their celebrity status as a platform to comment on political matters. These people have the captive attention of their audience which consists of large portions of the adult population as well as younger age groups that idolize these personalities. The statements made by athletes and entertainers that take place outside of their respective sports or performances hold just as much weight as their actions within their
respective field. Politically active celebrity figures like James are the most powerful driving force for social change within our country. When people like James go out of their way to comment on social or political matters, they are encouraging people, who might normally remove themselves from this topic of discussion, to think about the state of our country and how it will move forward. This active encouragement of thinking is what makes an athlete’s platform more valuable than the platform of a talk-show host. The viewers and listeners of a talk-show host listen to that person for affirmation of what they already believe. Viewers of athletes like James follow a sport or person that they are passionate about. When this sport or person comments on a political or social matter, that audience forms a new perspective on what is happening in the world around them. We should wholeheartedly welcome athletes and entertainers to voice their opinions on the state of our country’s affairs. Their remarks will be the foundation for the changes that will actually make America great again.
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Campus Carrier EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Avery Boulware NEWS EDITOR Jessie Goodson DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR Cassie LaJeunesse FEATURES EDITOR John Catton ASST. FEATURES EDITOR Leo Narrison ARTS & LIVING EDITOR Jameson Filston ASST. ARTS & LIVING EDITOR Kendall Aronson OPINIONS EDITOR Lexikay Stokes SPORTS EDITOR Claire Voltarel ASST. SPORTS EDITOR Chris Ferguson COPY EDITOR Michaela Lumpert GRAPHICS EDITOR Leo Narrison ONLINE EDITOR Kaitlan Koehler PHOTO EDITOR Bailey Albertson ASST. PHOTO EDITOR Katie Sweeney
Don’t be afraid to share your opinion
PHOTOGRAPHER Andrea Hilll PHOTOGRAPHER Luke Koferl
JAMESON FILSTON arts and living editor
Lately I have found it hard to have a good discussion with others. Our society is moving full speed ahead toward acceptance, and that is a good thing, but with that has come this attitude that we don’t want to offend others no matter the circumstance. This is not true acceptance, but rather an agreement to ignore topics which make you uncomfortable. Don’t get me wrong, I am not saying that you should shove your opinions down everyone’s throat. However, if the opportunity for a calm and rational discussion comes up, you should take it. If you are constantly holding back on how you feel about different topics, you are missing out on deeper, more fulfilling relationships
with friends and loved ones. Knowing not only what someone believes, but why they believe it is part of a healthy relationship. It is easy to quietly demonize other opinions when you haven’t talked to others about it, but if you sit down and have a discussion with someone who is on the other side of a certain issue you will find it much easier to understand why others believe what they do. When a volatile topic is discussed, I often find myself keeping silent when I have something to add to the conversation. All too often, this is because I am afraid to voice my opinion due to what others may think of me. I am afraid to lose face by going against the grain, or against just one person that I
respect. If I really want to show respect to others, the best way to do it is by respecting that they have a position even if I oppose it. This means not only voicing an opinion in a respectful manner, but also listening to them as they give theirs with an open mind. Any discussion where you are trying to “win” instead of understand is going to end badly. You should support your side, and even convince, but if you always try to put others opinions down you will lose respect and hurt relationships. Formal debates where someone wins have their place in a competition, not among friends. When you are voicing differing opinions, do it in person. Whenever I have a
disagreement over texts or social media, both sides turn to attacking other people and giving arguments not backed in fact. There is much to communication besides words, and having hard discussions in person is important if you want end on good terms and potentially ending the conversation having learned something. Like anything in life, disagreements are a balance. You cannot be too rigid or too flexible when you are in disagreement. It is easy to let someone walk over you, and it is easy to tear people down. It is much harder to have a nuanced conversation that fits the person and the topic. In this case, the hard path will get you further and be much more rewarding.
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Thursday Feb. 22, 2018
FEATURES
How to de-stress this semester John Catton features editor
Leo Narrison assistant features editor
It’s midway through the semester, a very busy time for most Berry students. This business can also lead to stress. According to peer educators Callie Whitesell and Trent Griner, midterms and finals are the busiest time for the Peer Educators, especially concerning stress. As with most problems, the first step is to finding its cause. Stress’ causes vary from person to person. “Stress is usually a multi-dimensional problem. It’s rarely a one-sided problem. Students usually bring with them stress from home and when that is combined with academics and student involvement, it can be really difficult to fight,” Griner said. Griner also believes that the spike in cold and flu cases this winter was caused in part because of weakened immune systems due to stress. “If your stressed, its hard to fight of these illnesses,” Griner said. “Which can cause more stress because these illnesses are inconvenient. It’s a pretty vicious cycle.” Overinvolvement and overcommitment also contribute to stress according to Whitesell. “I believe the greatest contributor to stress is students trying to balance all the demands they have with their involvements all over campus.” Whitesell said. Whitesell believes that stress also causes additional heath problems. “If your stressed out you are less likely to make heathy choices such as diet, exercising, sleep, and social interaction. They are not a waste of time, they are important for your overall heath and can really help reduce your stress,” Whitesell said. As for ways of combatting stress, Griner suggests finding activities that you enjoy. “Find something that you love and let it take you away from your stress,” Griner said. “Make time for it. Do it regularly so you can take yourself away from what is stressing you.” As for students that are overcommitted, Whitesell said, “I think that some people thrive from being invested in many different things. But there is no award for being miserable. Spread your time and energy with what you enjoy.” Griner believes that limiting commitments can also be beneficial. “Be able to say no and know the difference between being busy and proactive,” Griner said. “Be sure to know that what you are involved in, is something you really enjoy and that you take something positive out of it.”
Treat Yo Self
Treat Yourself Quiet alone time can also help with de-stressing. Turn off your phone for 15 minutes and plan out your day. It can help you reflect on what you need to accomplish for the day and set goals. Be sure to celebrate your small victories throughout the day!
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Spend time with friends Being with your friends is just as important as anything else on your list. They can really help take your mind off what is stressing you out.
Cut down on the caffeine Most of us love the effects of caffeine, but if you have too much it can be a major stressor and make things much worse. Excess caffeine can lead to irritability, nervousness, heart strain and even nausea. These can worsen if you are already stressed. Also, the increased heart rate makes it very difficult to relax, which is crucial to combatting stress. If you are stressed already, it might be a good idea to cut down on coffee or go with a decaf.
Food Cravings We all love a good sugary snack every once in a while, but while we are stressed these can turn into very unhealthy cravings. It might make you feel better for the short term, but in the long term it leads to long term physical stress. This is because you are depriving your body of nutrients it needs.
Find an exercise that you enjoy Exercise can be fun, just find a way to be active that is fun for you. Scientifically, exercise increases the production of endorphins in your brain. Unscientifically this is called “feel good neurotransmitters.� Often times, the repetitions and the rhythm involved in exercise can help remove stressful thoughts from your mind. You might feel more energetic and optimistic after working because you can clear your mind by focusing on a certain task.
Diet We all know we should try to eat better. However, when it comes down to destressing our lives, eating well makes a huge difference. Try to eat foods that include a variety of different nutrients such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts. Take it to the next level by having meals that mix fats, proteins and carbohydrates.
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ARTS & LIVING
Thursday Jan. 26, 2017
Throwback Thursday: 2
Notable news from the Carrier’s past Kendall Aronson asst. arts & living editor
Cemetery move clears way for mall Sept. 7, 1989 It seems that the Mount Berry Mall was built on what used to be a cemetery. As Berry Officials began to prepare the land for the mall following its purchase by Crown America Corp., they discovered 153 unmarked graves. According to Curt Carlson, Berry director of public relations at the time, the cemetery predated the school’s founding in 1902. “We’ve searched records of ownerships (of the land),” Carson said. “No record of the cemetery has ever been found on any property deeds.” In addition to this, none of the graves have names inscribed on the stones or coffins. One
historian believed they might be from a Civil War skirmish involving Sherman. However, this seems unlikely, considering many of the bodies were buried in ornate coffins and some of the bodies appear to belong to children. There is only one complete skeleton among the bodies found, the cemetery largely contained bone fragments, buttons, teeth and coffin nails. Carlson said that there was also another item found with the bodies, appearing to be a wedding ring. After the bodies were discovered, they were placed in new coffins and relocated to an area adjacent to the Possum Trot Cemetery.
Police charge three students with forgery Nov. 7, 1991
Three students in Thomas Berry forged more than 100 counterfeit $20 bills, and were then arrested. The bills were made on a color copier. The students were caught after sophomore David Walker used a phony bill at the
Hungry Harvey store. After secret service officers and police agents searched Walker’s third floor dorm room, they confiscated a gumball machine, a .22 caliber revolver, four bottles of liquor and 94 counterfeit bills.
Charging deer injures student Nov. 7, 1991
The same week as the forgery arrests, another student was given short term amnesia after being hit by a deer. Sophomore Lee Palmer was walking between Ford and the log cabin campus around 3 a.m. when he spooked some deer which then charged him. Palmer’s RA took him to the hospital at 1:30 a.m. the following morning, and was then released with a mild contusion. Afterwards, Palmer continued to report
blurred vision and dizziness, until he passed out in Third East Mary at 8:30 p.m. After he woke up, he did not remember who anyone was. Palmer remembered things after he woke up, but was unable to remember anything about the accident or his life before the accident. The doctors said he had post-concussion syndrome, and his memories should return within the week.
Carrier Disappears: Cheerleaders face student conduct investigation Feb. 14, 2008
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Editorial cartoon from the Feb. 14, 1986 issue of the Campus Carrier.
More than 900 issues of the Campus Carrier were taken from their distribution racks across campus by several cheerleaders. Carrier Circulation Director, sophomore Lauren Wright, said that the papers were distributed around campus from 11:45 - 1 p.m on Thursday. At 3:19 p.m., the Carrier received an email from an anonymous student who had witnessed all of the papers being taken from the rack in
the Memorial Library. Elsewhere on campus, another student witnessed a student removing all the papers from Evans, and the same situation repeated at all of the Carrier distribution areas on campus. Eventually, the papers were taken back, and redistributed on Friday morning. The Carrier staff repeatedly contacted the cheerleaders and their advisors for a comment on the situation to no avail.
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February 24
“Cinderella” opera with Peach State
• 7:30 p.m. • Harvest Moon Cafe The Rome Symphony chamber orchestra joins with the Peach State Opera Company to perform“Cinderella.” Tickets are $22 and $7 for students.
Lia Batista | CAMPUS CARRIER Freshman Sam Roopas rides the BOLD swing on Monday. This was one of many opportunities BOLD provides for student to use the ropes course for free.
BOLD seeks to build student community
Jameson Filston arts & living editor
Most Berry students know of Berry Outdoor Leadership Development program. The high ropes course on main campus is hard to miss; Each Berry student is required to attend a BOLD event during Viking Venture. However, many students don’t interact with BOLD after the first week of their freshman year. Sophomore Katie Malcolm, BOLD’s Special Events Coordinator, says that BOLD provides outdoor leadership development for groups from on and off campus. BOLD hosts open events for the Berry community where they open the ropes course up to Berry students. These give participants the opportunity to do something they don’t usually get to do that
is exciting. This is to try to give students an idea of what BOLD is about and help bring students together. “We want to create a community for Berry that is focused on outdoor adventure and fun, Malcolm said. Senior Arielle Minding, Student Director at Bold, said that the student body has misconceptions about what BOLD is. She said that a lot of students only see BOLD at Viking Venture. Both Malcolm and Minding said that they don’t think this helps BOLD make a good impression on students, and both want to change the way BOLD interacts with students during Viking Venture. Minding said that frequent guests of the ropes course really enjoy their experience, but much of the student population has only their first impression of the program. They want to develop their image
to campus, but it is a slow process. “There are only so many emails we can send before it’s annoying,” Minding said. Malcolm said that they try to encourage students I the program no matter their goal. This could be completing a course or just reaching the top of the ladder. They want to get the groups out of their comfort zone and make the experience exciting. “We’re the team that develops teams,” Malcolm said. “We’re here to figure out what you need to work on and work on it with you.” Anyone can bring a group to BOLD. Even students can schedule a group of ten or more to participate in the course. BOLD charges $5 a person for students, and has higher prices for other types of groups. BOLD does not make a lot of money on the fees, but the fees help offset the high cost of maintaining
the course. “We’re not here to make money,” Malcolm said.” “We’re here to provide for the Berry community.” In the process of helping other groups grow closer, the students at BOLD develop bonds of their own. Their experience at the ropes course ties them together. BOLD doesn’t just serve the Berry community. Groups from around the area come to build team Bonds and have fun together. This includes groups such as sports teams and church groups. Malcolm said that her favorite part of her job is watching all kinds of groups come together to overcome challenges and obstacles. “You get really close with everyone due to what the nature of BOLD is,” Minding said. “You are literally holding each other’s lives in your hands.”
PLAYLIST:
Commander in Beats PLAY
12 songs, 49 min
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ARTIST
Funky President (People It’s Bad)
James Brown
Let’s Impeach The President - In The Beginning
Neil Young
My President
Jeezy, Nas
Dear Mr. President
P!nk, Indigo Girls
Christ For President
Billy Bragg, Wilco
It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding)
Bob Dylan
Obama Nation
Lowkey
When I’m President
Extreme
Letter To The President
2Pac, Outlawz, Big Skye
White House Blues
Charlie Poole, The North Carolina Ramblers
The Presidents Song
Mister Harms
Kevin’s Pick: John Lee Hooker for President
Ry Cooder
February 25
Hunger Walk Run
• Noon to 4 p.m. • Georgia State Stadium The Atlanta Community Food Bank will host a 5k walk and a 5k run to fight against hunger. Profits will benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank and local nonprofit hunger relief organizations. The run costs $35 and the walk costs $25.
February 28
Garden Bros. Circus
• 4:30 to 9 p.m. • The Forum River Center Garden Bros. Three Ring Circus will feature many circus acts. Tickets can be bought online for $12.50.
March 1-3
Passages Dance Concert
• 8 p.m. • Rome City Auditorium Through ballet, contemporary, Latin, tap and jazz styles of dance, “Passages” will explore scripture, stories, secrets and rites of passage. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 adults.
March 3
Why, When, and How to Prune Workshops
• 5 to 8 p.m. • Rome Civic Center Participants will learn about why, when, and how to prune their plants. This will be a live demonstration. The event is free.
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SPORTS
Thursday Feb. 2, 2017
Swim and dive break program records Keeping neck-and-neck with Centre up until the last session, the women sealed their third position in the 400-yard freestyle relay, the last With the women placing third and the men race of the conference. placing fourth, Berry’s swim and dive team “It was a really surreal moment,” Hadaway had one of the program’s most successful SAA said. “We knew we could get third and we worked Conference Championship performances in really hard the whole meet, but solidifying that their history last week. position was insane.” Swimmers broke both personal, program and Going into the Championships, both conference records to lead them to over 12 All- Hadaway and Mullins noted the importance of Conference honors, a Newcomer of the Year to resting the weekends before conference, but freshman Brooke Boyd and the SAA Women’s both sentimental and anxious energy increased Swimming and Diving Coach of the year to head before last Wednesday. The mix of energy came coach Paul Flinchbaugh. from the large group of experienced seniors Out of the gate, the men’s team faced the in combination with the freshman who were challenge of numbers. With only 13 swimmers competing in conference for the first time. and no divers, the team had to make up for the “That was really special because we have 18 point scorers a school can compete with. a lot of seniors who have been there and knew According to both junior captain Cory Mullins what to expect,” Hadaway said. “Then we have a and junior co-captain Leigh Hadaway, swimmers lot of new excitement from the freshmen.” were forced to compete in events they typically In regards to next season, both Mullins and do not prefer. Hadaway said their graduating seniors were “We have one of notable point sorcerers, the smaller, if not the but they anticipate success smallest men’s team from this year’s freshman in our conference,” class. Mullins said. “So not Mullins hopes that having that number is before he graduates he will really huge because see another second-place that could be potentially finish as he experienced 10-15 points in only his freshmen year. Mullins one swimmer.” said the men’s team also However, Mullins hopes to increase their said team members numbers. banded together Both men’s and and worked hard to Leigh Hadaway women’s teams are looking compete with larger to use the success and teams like Birmingham encouragement from this Southern College or year to inspire success in Centre College, which the next season. ultimately resulted in their impressive fourth“Even though some parts of the season were place finish with 503 points. very tough, it’s motivating for next year to see “Our team has a good amount of depth in it, that the hard work will pay off,” Hadaway said. being as small as we are,” Mullins said. Additionally, Twelve Berry swimmers On the other hand, the women’s third-place received recognition to SAA All-Conference finish with 658 points was the highest amount teams and honorable mention. the team has ever placed in the Conference On the women’s side, freshman Brooke Boyd Championships. According to Hadaway, they and sophomore Josie Hadaqay were named to had high expectations and motivation going into the first team, while freshmen Maggie Hogsted the tournament. and Sydney Ragsdale, sophomore SarahPierce “We knew we could get top three,” Hadaway and senior Haley Brown placed on the second said. “That was our big goal.” team. Hadaway said a big contributing factor to On the mens team, freshman Michael Bemis their success was fast swims in unexpected received first-team honors, and freshmen Dylan events; for instance, the team did not anticipate White and Laramie Sellers, sophomore Jackson Hadaway’s sophomore sister Josie Hadaway to Parker, junior Cory Mullinsn and senior Mac win the 200-yard IM and set a new team record. Stovall recieved honorable mention recognition.
Claire Voltarel sports editor
“It’s motivating for next year to se that the hard work will pay off.”
PHOTOS COURTESY OF LEIGH HADAWAY TOP: Senior Haley Brown finishes her race. BOTTOM: Sophomore Sarah Pierce races to complete her lap. Both Brown and Pierce were named SAA conference secondteam honorees. The women’s swim and dive team took third place overall at the conference, while the men’s team placed fourth.
SPORTS
Thursday Feb. 22, 2018
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Vikings tennis looks to young talent this season Chris Ferguson assistant sports editor
As many Berry spring sports have gotten into the swing of their seasons, the tennis team opened their season last week against Mercer University. This matchup proved to be a tough one for the Vikings as the Bears are a NCAA Division I team. This gave the Vikings a good warm up to the season as they were able to face competition from a different level. Both men’s and women’s roster are composed of almost half a team of freshman. This means both teams will look to their younger talent to step up and compete this season. Senior Emmie Cornell has faith in the freshman class being able to compete this year and help the team obtain their goal of a conference championship. “We lost some good seniors but we have added some talented, hard-working freshmen to the roster,” Cornell
said. “I think they are excited to build the team back up really enjoyed playing for him,” Cornell said. “He and help us get to the conference playoffs.” is very encouraging towards the team overall, and Although the freshmen will look to especially the freshmen. He is have a large impact on the women’s very excited to be able to coach team, it will bring a new aspect to the such a young team with such team dynamic that the returners will raw talent on both the men’s and have to adapt to. women’s teams.” “The girl’s team is pretty small this The men’s team also looks year and the addition of the freshman to compete in the conference will add a new team dynamic this year,” playoffs, picking up where they Cornell said. “This has caused the left off last year in their loss leadership rules to be much different against Rhodes college. Last than I had originally thought.” year, Berry finished with a 10-8 Cornell looks to the coaching staff overall record, as well as 2-5 Emmie Cornell to be able to help the the team get in conference play. Sophomore to the conference tournament and Griffin Davis finished the year her excitement about the new team dynamic matches earning second-team All-Conference honors, placing theirs. The prospect of coaching such a young team in the No. 2 singles spot for Berry. Davis, along with will provide the coaching staff with a challenge and the rest of the young team, will be led by senior captain excitement. Chase Gooding in what the team hopes will be a strong “Coach Hightower is a super fun coach and I’ve year for the Vikings.
“We have added some talented, hard-working freshment to the roster.”
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Thursday Feb. 22, 2018
SNAPSHOTS
Bailey Albertson | CAMPUS CARRIER Even though Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day, it seems like an early spring has come to Georgia. Students have enjoyed the unseasonably warm weather by hiking, biking and studying outside this week.
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