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Keith Carlock, an award-winning drummer, played a concert with the Berry jazz band and other guest musicians on Friday. | Page 8

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Sophomores Ryan Moran and Diamond Newsome display their protest signs at the Atlanta March for Our Lives on Saturday.

Berry students attend March for Our Lives protest Cassie LaJeunesse deputy news editor On Saturday, over 800 marches occurred around the world as part of the March for Our Lives protest. According to a mission statement on the March for Our Lives website, the goal of the protests is to “assure that no special interest group or political agenda is more critical than timely passage of legislation to effectively address the gun violence issues that are rampant in our country.”

The main event, which took place in Washington, D.C., was organized by students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., where a gunman killed 17 people with an assault rifle on Feb. 14.

According to USA Today, it was estimated by organizers that 800,000 people attended the march in Washington, DC, which would

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make this event the “largest single-day protest in the history of the nation’s capital.”

One of the sibling marches occurred in Atlanta, drawing a crowd of over 30,000 people to march from the Civil Rights Center to the State Capitol, according to WSB-TV Atlanta. Among those protesters were several Berry students.

“I decided to go to the march because I’m so used to hearing that we’re the generation that’s supposed to help change things, and if I want to be a part of that change, I have to show up,” sophomore Diamond Newsome said.

One thing that struck Newsome about the crowd was the diversity and representation.

She said that people from all different racial, ethnic, political and age groups were in attendance, and she credits this to the fact that the march is first and foremost about children.

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“I think that a lot of people thought that this was going to be about guns, but it really wasn’t,” Newsome said. “It was just about ‘let’s save our children’s lives, let’s make sure they can go into school and feel safe’, and I think that’s something that the country as a whole can agree on.”

Freshman Melody Creamer, who attended the Atlanta march with a group of friends, also believes that the involvement of young people is what sets this march apart from other protests and issues.

“When you study a lot of civil rights movements, the turning point is when the kids have had enough,” Creamer said. “When the young kids get fed up and when they make a stand, things tend to change.”

Before the actual march began, several performers and speakers addressed the crowd.

One of these was Rep. John Lewis, who was introduced as “both the youngest speaker at

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a civil rights march more than half a century ago and the oldest to speak at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights today”, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Creamer was particularly impressed by the shows of support from the Atlanta community during the march. She said that several groups handed out free water bottles, and multiple Atlanta churches opened their doors to marchers who needed to rest or use the bathroom. Other churches rang their bells as the protesters passed by.

“It was really cool to see all of these people gathering together and fighting for this one cause,” Creamer said. “There was a really great feeling of solidarity. I don’t think I’ve felt anything quite like this before.

Having this crowd of people and realizing that we’re all there for the same reason really caused a chord to be struck in all of us.”

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NEWS

Changes in the works for Rome parking Michaela Lumpert staff writer

On Wednesday, March 21, the City of Rome held a public forum for residents to learn about the new parking changes coming to downtown.

Right now, visitors to Rome are enjoying free parking on Broad Street and neighboring streets around downtown Rome. Parking decks around the downtown area are all paid parking during the day, but with the new plan, all parking on Broad Street and the neighboring streets will be paid parking, and the parking decks will all be free.

26 kiosks will be placed around the downtown area where visitors can pay for their parking. The fees that are currently in place for the new plan are $1.25 for 1-3 hours and $3.00

for every 4+ hours.

The city is also hoping to implement an app where visitors can add time to the spots. The app will also notify customers when their time is about to expire. Customers of the new plan can also expect a 15-minute grace period twice a day if they go over their time. The Rome Chariot shuttle will still operate as a way for visitors to get to and from their cars.

Rome City officials are hoping this new plan will bring in enough revenue to fund new parking projects around the city. Some of their plans include building new parking decks, increasing security around the decks and the city and increasing the lighting in the decks and the city. City officials also hope to use the kiosks as a way to display information to visitors as they are paying for their parking.

There was a live vote at the Forum asking residents what they would like to see the money be spent on. The items up to vote were adding public bikes to use around town, increasing

security on crosswalks and parking decks, building new parking decks and renovating the lighting in each deck.

Residents of the Rome came to the forum filled with concerns for the parking plan. Lots of elderly people thought the walk from the different parking decks to the shops downtown is too far. Other residents said changing the parking will take the convenience away from spots downtown. Some businesses owners were upset because they believe that with the new plan, they will lose customers because they don’t want to have to park far away from the stores.

City officials continued to remind everyone that even though it will be a lot of change, it’s change that is needed and manageable.

After this forum, the public can still continue to put input in until the summer starts. City managers will meet to make the final decision before city officials give approval. They hope to implement the new plan by the fall.

Forensics brings home national wins Jamison Guice staff writer Over spring break, the Berry College Forensics Union traveled to Boston, Massachusetts to compete in the Novice Nationals Forensics Association National Tournament. The three-day competition against approximately 20 other schools resulted in a nationally-ranked title, Large Team Division Champions, and Open Division Champions.

Shelby Newland, a freshman who achieved national championship in dramatic interpretation, says that a lot of the praise should go to the coaches Matt Dezler and Hope Willoughby. Newland said they gave [the coaches] their nervousness, dedication, abilities, and excitement.

“They turned around and gave us all of their passion and guidance,” says Newland.

She credits the team’s success with the coaches’ ability to turn their raw talent into skill. For example, Newland says that Dezler and Willoughby would spend one hour a week with each student to better prepare them for the upcoming tournament, and that by finding each member’s strengths and weaknesses, they were able perform as well as they did.

“Being able to see the growth that our coaches had helped us foster over the course of the year, helped us go in with a certain confidence,” says Newland.

Nadia Clinkscales, a freshman who placed sixth in the informative competition, said that the coaches provided constructive criticism that helped flesh out the parts of their speech to ensure the best products when performing.

Clinkscales said that the coaches are what makes the club a fun experience. When preparing for the Novice Nationals Forensics Association National Tournament, placing well was not on the coaches’ minds. Their goal was to have the students ‘Learn First,’ as said by Clinkscales.

Now having secured national titles, the team plans on keeping the momentum.

However, for the time being, Clinkscales says that they will focus on honing their skills in order to become better performers.

“We want to continue to learn about the competition, the tournaments and about ourselves and what we want to say to the world,” says Shelby Newland.

The Forensics Union allows the students a platform to speak about issues that are important to them, such as personal struggles, mental health and racial injustices.

Clinkscales says that the speakers share the information that they find important in order

to educate others. Having a topic that they are knowledgeable and passionate about allows them to fully share the situation.

“Few students are aware of the forensics team and what they do,” according to the press release from Berry Public Relations.

Clinkscales says that by competing in the Novice Tournament, she hopes to bring more attention to the club and pique the interest of other students.

The Forensics Union serves to enhance communication skills and practice public speaking. Newland said she finds that these skills will benefit her even after college.

She hopes that other students will hear the success of the team and be inspired to share their stories through debate and speech.

The complete list of wins is as follows: Dramatic interpretation: Shelby Newland- National Champion Tasha Mwangi- 2nd Place Nadia Clinkscales- 4th Place Duo Interpretation: Ben Allee, Olivia Brown- 3rd Place Jacob Pritchett, Noah Syverson- 4th Place Tasha Mwangi, Britton Ody- 6th Place Extemporaneous: Jacob Pritchett- 2nd Place Impromptu Sales: Jacob Pritchett- 3rd Place

Kandra Martin- 4th Place Impromptu: Jacob Pritchett- 2nd Place Informative: Nadia Clinkscales- 6th Place Persuasion: Britton Ody - 2nd Place Poetry Interpretation: Shelby Newland - 3rd Place POI: Noah Syverson - 6th Place Prose: Noah Syverson - 5th Place Tasha Mwangi - 6th Place Public Narrative: Tasha Mwangi - 2nd Place Olivia Brown - 3rd Place Shelby Newland - 4th Place Ben Allee - 5th Place Noah Syverson - 6th Place Kandra Martin - 7th Place Ashley Beaubouef - 8th Place Rhetorical Criticism: Hunter Berry - 4th Place Chase Hollub - 6th Place Slam Poetry: Noah Syverson - 2nd Place Shelby Newland - 5th Place Individual Sweepstakes: Jacob Pritchett - 2nd Place Tasha Mwangi - 6th Place

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Fawn events around campus March 29 6:30 p.m.

Chopped: Food Waste Lecture and Cookoff in Krannert ballroom.

CE credit.

March 30 Good Friday No classes

March 30 10:00 a.m.

Men’s and women’s vs.

Rhodes at Rome Tennis Center

March 31 2:00 p.m.

Women’s lacrosse vs. Sewanee at Valhalla Stadium

April 1 6:00 p.m.

Easter Sunset Service at the House O’ Dreams

April 2 6:00 p.m.

Renee Carleton lecture on bald eagles at Oak Hill

April 3 11:00 a.m.

Roommate mixer in Krannert ballroom

PALS panelists discuss pros and cons of marijuana legalization

She closed by stating that we need to turn our example of government overreach. attention to something of more importance and The final panel member to speak was recognize that our efforts to decrease usage have Patterson. She countered the views of the failed. other panelists, arguing against the legalization The next to talk was Meehan. Similarly of marijuana. She believes that it is, in fact, a to Morehead, he addressed arguments made gateway drug, and that she has evidence of Berry’s Politics and Law Society (PALS) by prohibitionists about this from her many years recently sponsored a panel discussion on making marijuana legal, working closely with law the legalization of marijuana in the Krannert including the idea that enforcement on cases ballroom. The panel featured Berry’s own Brian marijuana is a gateway pertaining to this issue. She Meehan, assistant professor of economics, drug. He presented a stated that the increase in and Michael Papazian, professor of religion PowerPoint showing THC in marijuana over the and philosophy. Two community experts from research and statistics years, going from roughly outside of Berry also attended: Suhir Morehead, leaning toward the fact that one percent in the 70s to a Chattanooga Administrative Law judge, and marijuana is not a gateway 14 percent today, has also Leigh Patterson, the Floyd County District drug. He also showed increased the dangers of its Attorney. statistics revealing that use. She also used statistics The event was not offered as a CE credit to marijuana does not have from Colorado on how the Suhir Morehead students, but this topic draws a lot of attention, an impact on road safety legalization of recreational so there was a large turnout of both students and or cause crime to increase, marijuana has impacted that faculty. The panel was introduced by sophomore ideas that prohibitionists of state.

Sara Jordan and junior Momo Abdellatif. Each marijuana believe.

“In many cases there are more marijuana panelist was given ten minutes to explain their “The biggest misconception for marijuana shops in some towns than McDonalds or stance, followed by a time to ask each other and other drugs is that it Starbucks,” Patterson said. questions and answer is the consumption that She also showed statistics that show a rise in questions from the creates crime,” Meehan crime in Colorado as well as a growing homeless audience. said. “It is not that. It is population.

The first to talk the prohibition of these When the panelists finished their discussion, was Suhir Morehead. drugs. When they are hands shot up across the room as people wanted Morehead, who was driven underground, that to ask questions and voice their opinion. Several arguing in favor of creates crime.” questions were directed toward Patterson, legalization of marijuana, Up next was Papazian. as some students countered her view on the talked about how her He based his argument negative effects legalization would have. view has changed for the legalization of President Briggs was also in attendance and throughout her legal marijuana on the harm asked a question to the panel as well. He also career. Morehead stated principle, created by shared research with the audience on the that marijuana is not a British philosopher and cognitive effects of marijuana on young adults. gateway drug. economist John Stewart The purpose of this panel was to offer an “There is a gateway Mill. The harm principle opportunity for an open exchange of ideas in drug in America; that Brian Meehan states that government order for the audience to become better informed drug is called alcohol,” Morehead said. power can be used to on this controversial topic and listen to differing She focused on the idea that alcohol and punish people who have harmed others, but if sides of the argument. cigarettes are legal and, in many cases, harmful. you are an adult, you have the right to engage in “My initial views on the legalization of According to Morehead, there are also racial activities that might be harmful to yourself. marijuana have not changed,” freshman Lily disparities when it comes to marijuana arrests: “We don’t need a nanny or babysitter telling Smith said. “I think marijuana should be where most races use the same amount of the us what to do,” Papazian said. legalized, but it needs to be closely monitored drug, black Americans get arrested more.

He believes the prohibition of marijuana is an and carried out in a safe manner.”

Rebekah Mason staff writer

There is a gateway drug in America; that drug is called alcohol.

The biggest misconception for marijuana and other drugs is that it is the consumption that creates crime.

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Our View: March for Our Lives stands for all victims April 4 will mark the 50th anniversary of great generation!” The crowd responded Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination in 1968. vigorously, and the nine-year-old smiled and This past week, March for Our Lives marked giggled as she walked off stage, followed by the largest student-lead demonstration since applause. the Vietnam War, as 1.2 million marched for The amount of protesters that Parkland gun control across the country. In front of students were able to mobilize is being called those people, MLK’s a “political miracle,” but the granddaughter, nine- For Parkland survivors movement hasn’t escaped year-old Yolanda without criticism. A major Renee King, made a has been the contrast enough is enough— critique surprise appearance between the support shown and carried on her for March for Our Lives and grandfather’s legacy. not just for white high lack of attention towards the Mirroring her violence black communities school students, but and youths face every day. grandfather ’s famed, “I Have a Critics had to have been Dream” speech, also pleasantly surprised by the for all Americans. given at a march steps taken by the teenage in Washington, Yolanda stated in front of organizers of the march, making sure speakers the crowd, “I have a dream that enough is were inclusive and that each one served as a enough. And that this should be a gun-free contributor to the overall narrative of the day, world, period.” She then led the crowd in a that everyone’s lives deserve protection from chant: “Spread the word! Have you heard? gun violence.

All across the nation, we are going to be a For years now, black and Latino

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communities have suffered from gun-related violence. With the threat and use of guns seen as “normal” in inner cities and urban areas, the issue has seemingly been brushed under the rug. School children from these communities who die from gun violence are not talked about across the nation, they’re just viewed as another statistic. Gun violence in these communities are seen as case studies and normalcies. That is until a mass shooting occurs and suddenly politicians, political organizations, celebrities, and the elite all have an opinion or a prayer to give to the victims.

The difference this time around is that March for Our Lives organizers—surviving Parkland teenagers--saw this discrepancy and made an effort to address it. They understood that guns don’t just affect their school, that the violence was being broadcasted on nationwide news and getting unlimited coverage.

These students knew that gun violence happens every day in communities across the country. Black children die regularly at

“Putting mayonnaise in doughnuts to make them “cream filled”.”

Emma Kate Kurusu sophomore

the hands of guns, yet their stories are never shared, their names are not heard.

March for Our Lives made a powerful statement to American congressmen and political higher-ups. This generation will no longer stand for the abuse of power, monetary contributions, and special interest group alignments, which keep guns in the hands which have potential to harm others.

For Parkland survivors, enough is enough— not just for white high school students, but for all Americans.

The inclusion of representatives from minority communities who shared their stories and put names to victims often seen as numbers should inspire the nation further to take action. The issue of gun violence in America affects us all, and we should care about its impact on everyone, no matter the skin color.

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

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Perspective changes everything JAMESON FILSTON arts & living editor

“Take your mistake and make it adventure can help you appreciate the something great,” my elementary art different path you take. Changing your teacher used to say. This was great advice perspective to look at a problem in a more for a kindergartener who could barely positive way is not an easy thing to do, but hold a pen, but this concept can be it pays off. It requires not only to accept a problem, but to embrace the situation applied everywhere in people’s lives. and the benefit it presents. It There are so is not about overlooking an many things that It is not about inconvenience but about seeing can go wrong in the opportunity it presents. This a given day, like overlooking an summer I broke my hand while losing your keys working as a camp counselor. or failing a test. inconvenice, but At first, I ignored the doctor’s It’s easy to turn orders to rest my hand, using it to frustration seeing the for swimming and even rock and become climbing so that I could still be unproductive my normal energetic self. This when obstacles opportunity resulted in the break becoming appear, but I find I much worse, and I was very angry feel a lot better if it presents. that I now was forced to miss I calm down and change my perspective. Maybe lost keys out on the rougher games and activities. are just an excuse to clean my room or However, I soon began to take pleasure take a leisurely walk to retrace my steps in getting to know the campers who for the day. A failed test is just telling me couldn’t participate for various reasons.

This was a way to interact with campers what I need study more for the exam.

While this applies great to small that never would have happened if I hadn’t inconveniences, it can apply to larger been forced to slow down. Unfortunate problems as well. Looking at a long-term circumstances can be frustrating and even problem as a learning experience and an scary, but they can also be adventures and

bonding experiences. Solving a problem is a great way to get to know others and yourself better, and can draw people together.

In January, I went shopping with friends, and my friend’s car tire went flat while we were inside. When we got back to the car, we were frustrated standing in the cold. None of us had changed a tire without the help of a parent before, so we had a long process of trial and error to get the spare on the car. While there were many moments of frustration as complications presented themselves, we had a surprising amount of fun and ended the night with a sense of accomplishment.

Adventures and challenges, whether I seek them out or they present themselves to me, are usually very memorable and often positive experiences for me. It is not easy to take something hard and enjoy it, but it is a habit that pays off. It solves a lot of stress to step back and think about how an obstacle could be a fun adventure instead of a stressful inconvenience.

Looking at a problem as a learning experience or a simple adrenaline rush can make life a lot easier if you get used to viewing it that way.

The

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

Thrifting is more strategy than luck

PHOTOGRAPHER Andrea Hilll PHOTOGRAPHER Luke Koferl

LEO NARRISON graphics editor

Thrift stores are intriguing meeting grounds of forgotten items and newfound treasures.

Unfortunately, many people believe that the only way to find these treasures during a trip to a thrift store is to have an excessive amount of luck on their side.

I would argue that planning and persistence are far more important than luck when it comes to having a successful thrifting adventure.

Whether you are searching for clothes, antiques or something more unique, knowing where to look and how to look for treasures at a thrift store will provide you with the greatest opportunity to find something worthwhile.

A well-constructed plan for visit to a thrift store should include a goal, a budget and a patient mindset. Having a goal

when entering a thrift store ensures that you can remain focused if you are hoping to find a specific item during your trip. This goal will help you seek out items that you will be more likely to buy.

Knowing exactly what you are looking for prevents you from having to look at each individual item that is hanging on the racks or shelves. If you go into a thrift without a specific goal, you will likely be overwhelmed with the store’s selection and leave without finding a treasured item.

Being able to set a budget for yourself before you go into a thrift store is the best way to prevent impulse buys that you will likely regret later.

Telling yourself that you are only going to spend $15 to $20 forces you to choose the items that you appreciate the

most since it is very easy get carried away when shopping at a thrift store.

The most important part of a successful thrift store visit is having a patient mindset.

This patient mindset comes from taking the time to properly search around by taking multiple laps through the store. Upon arriving at the thrift store, you should always walk through the entire store to see if there is anything appealing out in the open.

During this first lap of the store, you should be open minded as you look around but not actively searching for any specific things. After you have glanced over the entire store, you should return to the areas of the store where you believe that you can find your goal item for the trip. This two-lap method of searching through

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the store will help you devote your efforts more efficiently and will improve your chances of finding something of value to you.

Thrift stores are not going to reward you on most trips.

Because of this, you need to be persistent and continue to visit your favorite thrift stores on a regular basis. If you want to find some of the treasures hidden on the racks or shelves, you need to go back to the store each week or even every day since many of these businesses receive daily donations.

While many people may not understand the appeal of putting actual effort into shopping for secondhand goods, those who do form a plan will appreciate the rewards that come from their strategic thrifting.

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You had me at cello Berry student finds purpose in music

PHOTO COURTESY OF BERRY COLLEGE INSTAGRAM

Freshman Joseph Aucion displays his passion for music through his melodic cello performances.

with the Rome Symphony Orchestra A Berry College student usually wears many hats, participating in a plethora of different activities ranging from sports, arts, meaningful work and academics. Freshman Joseph Aucion is no exception. His pursuit of academic degrees in elective studies in Business and Biochemistry as well as a Music major are almost as unique as he is.

“My passion for music revolves around this central idea that there is a natural flow of sonorous noise that resonates around us at all times,” Aucion said. “I feel that when I play, the music breaks into a deeper region within me that would otherwise remain untouched, connecting me to the rest of the human race as well as with the nature that surrounds me. Music is my greatest source of expression.”

If academics are his craft, playing the cello is his passion. For those who know Aucion, his cello is an extension of himself, and he is always looking for the chance to share his unique gift whether it be in a talent show, church service or concert hall.

His 10 year journey with the cello had roots even at birth. He comes from a musical family, with both parents being music majors and his siblings being musicians. Ever since he was in the fourth grade and heard the soundtrack to the film “Jaws,” Aucion has been in love with the cello.

Then came a Young Artist competition, which gives young, aspiring artists like Aucion the opportunity to play with a professional orchestra, a professional conductor and an enthusiastic audience.

The competition, sponsored by the Rome Symphony Orchestra, has given students this opportunity for eight years and consistently strives to showcase young talent like Joseph’s.

The competition was very challenging this year, with candidates from all over the state hoping for a chance to play with the RSO. Aucion along with four other candidates were selected to play for the Young Artist’s Competition concert.

Additionally, Aucion chose to play Saint-Saens’s Cello Concerto in A Minor (Op. 33) for the competition, which has been considered to be the greatest of all cello concertos.

“The piece is fantastic, and it is very enjoyable to listen to as well as perform.”

Aucion said.

Aucion will be performing at the Young Artist competition on Saturday, April 28.

“This is a once in a lifetime experience that not everyone is able to have, and I am so happy that I have been chosen to take part in it.” Aucion said.

John Catton features editor Leo Narrison asst. features editor

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Grammy-winning drummer performs at Berry

Jameson Filston l CAMPUS CARRIER Keith Carlock, the drummer for Steely Dan, played music with the Berry Jazz Ensemble in the Ford Auditorium.

Kendall Aronson asst. arts & living editor

Famed drummer Keith Carlock played for the packed Ford Auditorium with the Berry Jazz Band on March 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Carlock has recorded and toured with numerous groups and musicians such as Walter Becker, John Mayer, Sting, Steely Dan, James Taylor, TOTO, Christopher Cross, Donald Fagen, Diana Ross, Faith Hill, The Blues Brothers Band, Mike Stern, Leni Stern, David Johansen and the Harry

Smiths, Richard Bona, Chris Botti, Wayne Krantz, Rudder, Harry Belafonte, Oz Noy, Larry Carlton, Clay Aiken, Rascal Flatts, Paula Abdul and Grover Washington.

Carlock came to Berry on Thursday and participated in one dress rehearsal with the Berry Jazz Band and one rehearsal with the small ensemble before the jazz concert. Playing the arrangements of Steely Dan’s songs for a jazz band was a new experience for Carlock too — he had only played the original versions on the stage.

“For him to come in and do those new arrangements with the big band was a totally new experence for him too,” John David, director of jazz and percussion studies, said.

“It was a neat experience for him, too, to do something different. To have one of the best in the world do it with us, that’s pretty amazing.”

While at Berry, Carlock also gave an hour clinic on the drums to any students who wanted to learn from him. Around fifty students attended, and many of them were not percussionists, but other student musicians who wanted to learn from Carlock’s expertise.

David said that it took a year to coordinate the concert, and they didn’t finalize the date until February. This was largely due to scheduling difficulties between Berry and Carlock.

“He’s one of my favorite musicians,” David said. “As far

as his ability to communicate and to play, it is so clear and communicative that anyone can understand it. He’s everything I would want to have as a clinician and a guest artist.”

David said he wanted students to meet him and realize how normal his life is despite touring with world class musicians. He has a wife and three children who he lives with while he’s not playing gigs. His practice, his ability and the way he thinks elevate him as a musician.

“He’s a world class player and a world class person,” David said.

In addition to playing with Berry’s jazz band, Carlock played with a small ensemble of

professional musicians made up of visiting musicians and Berry staff members. David said that Carlock doesn’t normally play at colleges.

“I think it’s the best thing we’ve done in the Berry Jazz Program to bring him here,” David said. “It’s a glimpse into what making music at the highest level does for the human experience. And hearing it live is pretty cool. Doing it live is even better.”

Junior Nicole Harris was one of the students in the jazz band who got the opportunity to play with Carlock live on stage. She has been in the Jazz Ensemble for two years.

Harris said this was the first time they have played a band’s music with a member of that band as a guest artist.

“Keith Carlock was awesome,” Harris said. “It was amazing to perform with him because you can really tell he loves music. It’s truly his passion. It elevates him to another level.”

Paolo Fransisco, a freshman music minor, attended the clinic and the jazz concert.

“Keith Carlock is a crazy one on drums,” Francisco said. “Probably Berry’s best event that we could have. For Berry to have someone of that magnitude come and play with the jazz band is huge. It’s a different aura in there.”

Francisco said he did a good job of explaining his thought process and answering student questions during the clinic.

Sophomore Timothy Wooley has been playing drums for nine years, and has gone to numerous concerts, but Carlock was the most impressive drummer he has ever seen perform live.

“It was a once in a lifetime opportunity,” Wooley said. “It was a good experience and it taught me a lot about what it is like to play drums professionally. It allowed me to meet a really cool guy with lots of skills related to things I enjoy.”

Wooley said he also learned a lot of the headspace which is necessary for improvisation and professional drumming as a whole.

David would love to have more events like this in the future. Next year he would like to do a concert focusing on a great jazz singer.

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March 29 Bake Sale

• River City Bank • All Day The River City Bank 4th Annual bake sale will be held in the bank lobby. All proceeds go to local nonprofit organizations.

April 6

Greg Robbins Debut Album Release

Jameson Filston | CAMPUS CARRIER Pinky Bass includes images of hands and eyes in her work to convey how people “see” when they are blind.

Many of the images of hands are Bass’ own hands.

Photographer explores seeing without eyes Jameson Filston

Artists get inspiration from many different places, but Pinky Bass gets her inspiration from un unusual source. Bass was first inspired to take photographs by her blind aunt, who was also a photographer despite her disability.

Bass was inspired not only by her Aunt’s art, but by her attitude toward life and her blindness. When reading her aunt’s journal, she only found three times where her aunt felt sorry about her condition. Her aunt used to say that she didn’t live in a world where people are blind, but a world where people are sighted. Even though she was blind since age 11, she played instruments and raised plants, as well as practiced photography.

Part of the way Bass honors her aunt is by incorporating many of her images into her exhibit. These images hold special significance to her family as well.

Because of her roots, much of Bass’ art is focused on both hands and eyes. Bass described her art as a metaphor. She wants to use her art to explore how people see with their brains instead of with their eyes.

“I was not just thinking about trying to document what it is like to not see well,” Bass said. “I was also thinking about the concept of what it means to be blind and have

vision.”

Many of her pieces include braille, or depict images of hands feeling faces and objects to convey the concept of seeing with the mind. She is also interested in what can happen to degrade eyesight since vision is important to her work.

“If you are a photographer, your eyes are what it is all about,” Bass said.

Some of her artwork is purposefully blurry or has pieces obscured to illustrate this concept, but she also accepts imperfections when they come. She used a pinhole camera for many of her images where it is hard to focus properly or see then end result before it is developed. She accepted the images as they were, even if they were not perfect.

“What I loved about pinhole is that I had no idea how it was going to come out,” Bass said. “It was so much more exciting than holding a camera.”

Bass is always looking for new ideas and ways to inspire creativity in others and herself. After she got out of school, she became an artist in education. Part of what she did to educate students was to make a pop-up camper into a camera obscura. She even made negatives in the device, which she described as a “happy camper.”

Technology has changed a

lot since Bass first became a photographer. Many of her images are black and white or of a muted pallet. She began photography only shooting in black and white, but slowly became interested in incorporating color once it became available. Now she takes pictures with her phone and a macro camera.

Much of Bass’ work is compiling multimedia artworks from objects and images, not all of which she creates herself. She shares images with other artists to form her creations. She takes images and ideas from them to find

different methods of creating art.

Bass started working with multimedia when she started stitching on photographs. She realized that a photograph was not sacred and could become something else. She had done handwork for a long time so she began to incorporate that into her photographs, then began to experiment with different ways to transform photos. She also recycles old images into her new work to become something different.

“I’m constantly looking for a new way to say something,” Bass said.

PLAYLIST:

Spring has Sprung PLAY

12 songs, 44 min

TITLE

ARTIST

Spring is Here

Frank Sinatra

Spring Affair

Donna Summer

Spring Haze

Tori Amos

Season Suite:Late Winter, Early Spring (When Everybody Goes to Mexico)

John Denver, Mike Taylor, Dick Kniss

Spring Vacation

The Beach Boys

Spring Breakdown

Luke Bryan

Some Other Spring

Billie Holiday

Spring Again

Biz Markie

The First Days of Spring

Noah and The Whale

Spring Manifestations

Santana

Where Did My Spring Go-Mono Mix

The Kinks

Kevin’s Pick: Here Comes the Sun

The Beatles

• 7 to 9 p.m.

• Charles C. Parker Center Jazz Vocalist Greg Robbins is releasing his debut album “On Your Way” and will be celebrating with his first release show.

This will be a benefit for the William S. Davies Homeless Shelter.

April 7

Spring Art Market

• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Rome Civic Center The annual Spring Art Market celebrates Georgia artists, crafters, and growers. There will be food vendors and door prizes. The event is free.

David E. Elliot will be the musical guest.

April 12

Bee Better

• 7 to 8 p.m.

• Rome-Floyd E.C.O. Center For the second installment of the “Rome is Home” Community Speaker Series, There will be a family-friendly presentation about bees and beekeeping.

April 14

A Day For Puerto Rico • 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Coosa Country Club Partnering with Olympic Gold Medalist Gigi Fernández, Coosa Country Club is proud to host “A Day for Puerto Rico.” This event will support the rebuilding of neighborhood tennis facilities in Puerto Rico.

Donations will also fund tennis programs for local children.

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Women’s lacrosse takes on new players Chris Ferguson assistant sports editor

Transitioning from a high school athletic career to a college athletic career is always difficult. Balancing classes and a social life proves to be difficult at times, and adding in practices and games does not help matters. At the beginning of this semester, seven brave students decided to take on the college athlete lifestyle by joining the women’s lacrosse team.

As if participating on the Berry swim and dive team during the winter season wasn’t enough, junior Brittni Hoover and sophomores Sydney Partlow and Grace Bailey decided to continue their athletic pursuits into the spring. Joining them was senior Mallory Wade, junior Mary Grace Gaskin, freshman McKenzie Owen, and freshman Elizabeth Anne Boling.

Of these new recruits, only Gaskin had previously played lacrosse in high school. Despite their lack of previous experience, their addition to the roster may have very well saved the fate of the season. Between injuries and an already tight roster, the lady Vikings only had 11 healthy players at the beginning of this season. Because women’s lacrosse requires 12 players on the field, Berry would not have been able to field a team this season had these ladies not stepped up.

For Hoover, who also swims for berry, joining the team has definitely been an adjustment.

The most influencing thing she has noticed was a change in her mindset towards learning a new sport.

“When it comes to swimming, I’ve set high expectations for myself because I know I should be hitting certain times,” Hoover said. “I get mad at myself when I don’t perform to the ability I know I have, but it’s a whole different ballgame with lacrosse. Because I have never played before, I embraced a mindset of grace for myself. I wouldn’t get mad at myself if I messed up and I’ve been able to play without the weight of having to play perfect all the time.”

As for Gaskin, joining the team has given her the opportunity to rekindle her love for the sport under an amazing new coach.

“Joining the team has allowed me to play a sport I loved so much that I never thought I’d have the opportunity to play again.” Gaskin said. “I’ve developed friendships with people I

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Bailey Albertson | CAMPUS CARRIER Junior swimmer and new lacrosse player Brittni Hoover helped her new team defeat the North Carolina Wesleyan Bishops 23-4. never considered I’d be friends with that I now consider some of my closest friends who I can go to for anything. The team really is like a family, and it’s given me an overall positive experience that I wouldn’t want to trade for anything.”

By pushing themselves outside of their comfort zones, these Vikings have helped support the team through their 4-7 season so far. The Vikings will take on the Sewanee Tigers for their senior day this Saturday.

Friday, March 30 Men’s Track & Field Softball at Emory Classic at Rhodes Atlanta, Ga. 1:00pm & 3:00pm Women’s Track & Field Baseball at Emory Classic at Centre Atlanta, Ga. 6:00pm Women’s Tennis Rhodes at Berry College 10:00am Men’s Tennis Rhodes at Berry College 10:00am

Saturday, March 31 Men’s Track & Field at Emory Classic Atlanta, Ga. Women’s Track & Field at Emory Classic Atlanta, Ga. Women’s Tennis Hendrix at Berry College 9:00am Men’s Tennis Hendrix at Berry College 9:00am Baseball at Centre 12:00pm & 3:00pm

Men’s Lacrosse at Oglethorpe 1:00pm Women’s Lacrosse vs. Sewannee 1:00pm Senior Day Softball at Rhodes 1:00pm

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Berry athletics bring home spring break wins Claire Voltarel sports editor Several Berry teams proved successful on the road over spring break.

Berry Tennis traveled to Hilton Head, SC. on March 11-16, with the men’s team finishing 3-2 and the women’s team finishing 4-1 overall. Freshmen Sara Myers, who placed first in singles and second in doubles, said the trip was a great opportunity to bond as well as implement the hard work the team put in during the weeks leading up to spring break. According to Myers, while there was little down time, the team still enjoyed the weather, the beach and each other’s company.

“We became a really close team over spring break,” Myers said. “It was really nice to get to know the girls better because we haven’t had the chance to hang out much, since the season just started.”

Track and field also ventured out to Myrtle Beach, SC. on March 15-17 to compete in the Shamrock Classic. The Vikings brought home several personal and school records, including sophomore Abby Caroll in the women’s 10k, sophomore Meridith Herman in the 5k and senior Alainna Chretien in the women’s mile. Caroll also earned SAA Athlete of the Week and a ninth-place national ranking after the trip.

On the men’s side, junior CJ Stone set two personal records in the 100m and 200m, junior Jed Woodward increased his shot put throw personal record, and the men’s 4x200m relay team of junior Derrell Mims, freshmen

Malik Howard, senior Rory Fleming, and Stone broke the Berry school record in the event.

“It was really good to see where we are at and that we can compete with a bunch of Division I and Division II schools,” Caroll said.

Carroll also noted that the team spent some time at the beach, but tried not to soak up too much sun, to avoid fatigue for the day’s events. Nevertheless, the trip helped to connect the individualized sport.

Men and women’s golf competed in Jeckyll Island, Ga., the women coming home with a sixth-place spot on the leaderboard, and sophomore Jorie Hodapp taking eighth place individually. Hodapp said the team enjoys this competition because it is a chance to compete against a strong field of teams, but allows one more day to help make up for challenging rounds.

“Aside from really good golf tans, we walked away knowing that we can compete with other highly-ranked teams, and that we all have key areas to work on in order to qualify for nationals,” Hodapp said.

Hodapp also noted the impactful team bonding experience that comes from the long bus rides, to beach days with barbeque.

Overall, the teams are very close.

“My teammates are the first people I go to if I need anything, and we don’t really need any planned or formal team bonding to grow closer as a unit,” Hodapp said.

Several other spring sports took short trips to participate in away games over the

PHOTO COURTESY OF JORIE HODAPP From left: Coach Sydney Weaver, junior Ally Smith, freshmen Loren Kim, sophomore Jorie Hodapp, sophomore Rachel Belanger and junior Karley Hammond celebrate sixth place in the sun. break.

Berry baseball fell to Emory while away on March 13, and returned home with one win and two losses against conference competitor Millsaps over March 16 and 17.

Softball also faced Milsaps away the first weekend of spring break, bringing home two wins with one game postponed. Additionally, The Vikings traveled to Piedmont College, sweeping the Lions 16-0 in the first game and 7-4 in second game of five innings on Friday, March 16.

Men’s lacrosse faced two conference teams away, resulting in a loss to Rhodes College and a win over Hendrix College.

Women’s Lacrosse fell to Emannuel College on March 13, and had their second scheduled game of the break cancelled due to a miscommunication.

With spring seasons on the home stretch, many teams are gearing up to finish off conference matches and land in strong positions for conference tournaments.

Berry Tennis tops Agnes Scott 8-1

Andrea Hill | CAMPUS CARRIER Freshmen Sara Myers returns a ball in a doubles match with her partner Kathryn Borker. The pair earned the No. 1 spot overall.

Berry women’s tennis defeated the Agnes Scott College Scotties 8-1 at the Rome Tennis Center on Sunday.

Freshmen Sara Myers and Kathryn Borker won the No. 1 doubles spot, followed by sophomore Sydney Stone and freshmen Sarah Murray who clinched No. 2, and partners senior Emmi Cornell and sophomore Karleigh Dills won No. 3.

In singles, Myers, Borker, Stone, Dills, and frehsmen Allie Williams all were victorious in their matches.

The team is now 5-3 on the season and are looking to get a conference win

to improve their 0-1 conference record.

The Vikings fell to Oglethorpe the Saturday before.

The men’s team currenty stands at 5-3 with a 1-0 conference record after defeating Oglethorpe that same weekend.

With the season less than half over, the team looks forward to finishing strong with 9 competitions left.

This weekend, both the men’s and women’s teams will have the opportunity to boost these conference records. The Vikings will face the Rhodes College Lynx on Friday, followed by the Hendrix College on Saturday.

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SNAPSHOTS

READY. SET. DODGE! The “Dodge for a Cause” dodgeball tournament has been sponsored by the Berry College Leadership Fellows for the past three years. The first year of the tournament was based on a need in the community to raise support and resources for foster care.

All funds and proceeds have gone to Restoration Rome each year of the tournament. This year, however, is the first year that Leadership Fellows are officially partners with Restoration Rome.

“We looked for something all students could enjoy that would also bring in funds and donations for the cause and decided on dodgeball, because who doesn’t like dodgeball?” junior Josh Hines said.

The first year of the tournament raised almost $800 dollars, but since then, Leadership Fellows has decided to focus more on raising clothing donations. RomeFloyd County foster care is currently in a state of emergency, so the goal of this event is to make a difference in the community.

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