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Caroline Jennings | CAMPUS CARRIER Comprised of Berry students and alumni, Berry Singers united 125 people at their anniversary concert over Mountain Day weekend. The group participated in several two-hour long rehearsals, lunch meetings and even sang the National Anthem at the football game Saturday night. In the 60 years Berry Singers has existed, the group has only had three directors, all of which joined together to lead the performance on Sunday.

Berry Singers perform 60th anniversary concert Michaela Lumpert deputy news editor The Berry Singers celebrated their 60th Anniversary on Sunday in the Ford Auditorium. About 125 alumni and current students came together for a concert Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. to sing and share the many memories that were made in Berry’s choirs. This is the first time that a multigenerational choir of all Berry singers has gathered along with the two other former directors to create a concert celebrating Berry’s choirs. Dr. Paul Neal, the current director of the Berry Singers, came together with former Berry Singers directors Ross Magoulas and Harry Musselwhite to direct the choir. For the concert, Neal asked each director to direct two pieces from their era of music, while he chose two pieces that were multigenerational

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and that he knew the choirs had sung before. “We invited all alumni from all the choirs at Berry to participate,” Neal said. “Anyone who has sung in a choir at Berry at any time during their time at Berry was invited to sing.” Scheduling 125 people for rehearsal wasn’t an easy feat, Neal explained, but he was proud of what they were able to accomplish for the concert. “It’s been a little hectic with alumni week and Mountain Day, but they have been coming in and working hard,” Neal said. “They have really done a good job.” Having two former directors come back to direct was an experience that no one will forget. Magoulas directed the Berry Singers from 1965 to 1982, and Musselwhite directed from 1985 to 2015. Both were overjoyed to reunite with their former students and were excited to see how Berry has grown.

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“I don’t have to tell a current student or a former student what an extraordinary place this is filled with extraordinary people,” Musselwhite said. “I’m very honored and proud to be a part of that legacy.” For many of the alumni, this was their first time singing since they graduated from Berry. They came together and not only sang, but told stories from their time here at Berry. Alumna Sue Hochstetler graduated in 1981 and remembered the many trips the Berry Singers took while she was still singing under the direction of Magoulas. “There’s two things you remember from traveling with Ross: you work hard, you are exhausted and sleep well, and you eat really good,” Hochstetler said. Alumnus Charley Stephens graduated in 1999; he joined the choir during his freshman year and laughed at the memories he had from his time singing with his friends and

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former director. “Harry was incredible,” Stephens said. “Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1 o’clock, we got to sit in front of him, hear his stories, and make beautiful music.” Looking to the future, Neal hopes this event can continue each year, bringing more of the alumni choir members together to not only sing, but share the many memories they had while singing in the choir over the past several years. “We are definitely going to do one,” Neal said. “I don’t know when, but it’s going to happen again because it has been such a positive experience.” While it may be another year or so until the next choir reunion, Magoulas explained that he will always feel near to Berry and the people that make Berry what it is today. “I left Berry geographically, but I will never leave it at heart,” Magoulas said.

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NEWS

Colleges Against Cancer promote awareness this fall Hannah Carroll staff writer Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) is a program developed b the American Cancer Society (ACS) to bring the fight against cancer to college campuses. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States with one in every four deaths caused by cancer, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, the overall cancer death rate fell by 26 percent from 1991 to 2015, according to the SEER cancer statistics review, but the war has not been won yet. Over one million cancer cases were reported in 2015, according to the CDC, making awareness and aid against cancer a still relevant cause to support and join. In an effort to combat this horrible disease, several organizations and foundations have come together to raise awareness and funds that contribute to cancer research, including CAC. CAC is a student-designed organization that enables students to battle cancer on their campus through programs designed to raise cancer awareness while also educating the student body. Berry’s own chapter of CAC is led and organized by senior and president Jessica Cathcart. Aiming to complete the mission of the ACS, Berry’s CAC hosts many events that showcase the cause of their club. Each semester an education week is held by CAC that teaches Berry’s community about different types of cancer, as well as the symptoms and impacts of certain lifestyles as a means of promoting prevention. Support for survivors is also exhibited during this week through a letter-writing initiative that is sends letters nationally to young girls with cancer, according to Cathcart. “We have amazing officers that plan and execute events, and a great group of club members that help with the planning and execution of these events,” Cathcart said. CAC routinely partners with other campus organizations, such as the Berry athletic programs, to get more students involved. During October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CAC collaborates with the volleyball and football team to host Pink Out games that aid in raising money for breast cancer-specific charities and organizations. Also debuting for the first time is CAC’s endorsed Powderpuff Tournament set to occur on Oct. 19. According to Cathcart, this female event was created to raise funds for the ACS while empowering women on campus as well. Other programs are implemented outside of October as well. CAC hosts No Shave November for Men’s Cancer Awareness and to also raise charitable funds for the ACS, and

McDaniel trial reaches verdict

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL The CDC outlines the total reported deaths by cancer (solid line) into the expected amount of deaths (dotted line) to come in the next few years. they collaborate with the basketball team in February for their World Cancer Purple Out game. Another big event for CAC is their partnering with Floyd County for the annual Relay for Life in February. Through the dedication of its student leaders and members, CAC aims to complete the mission of the ACS to educate the student body and fight cancer from Berry’s campus. Student involvement is encouraged as the battle against cancer and the support of survivors is continued, whether it be from joining the organization or interacting with their programs. “Many students were involed with a similar organization in highschool, or have been personally affected by cancer and feel caled to work for awareness on campus and fundraise for a cure,” Cathcart said.

Remembering David Shankles

Michaela Lumpert deputy news editor On Friday night, Ricket Damon Carter III and Troy Jamal Cokley were found not guilty in the murder of Berry student Joseph McDaniel. Both were found not guilty on charges of murder and robbery. The trial began on Oct. 1, with both attorneys beginning their questioning of Carter and Cokley. On Oct. 4, Lt. Dan Pendley was questioned on the layout of the apartment where McDaniel was shot, the guns involved in the case and text messages that were found on McDaniel’s phone. Andrew David Horton, McDaniel’s roommate at the time, was also questioned last week. He testified that he was present when Cokley and McDaniel began to fight over a drugrelated issue. Horton said he ran into the room with a gun drawn, heard a muffled bang, and then ran next door to an unidentified female Berry student’s apartment. He is still facing charges associated with possession of marijuana and tampering with evidence. The verdict was reached late Friday night after an hour and 15 minutes of deliberation. For past Carrier coverage PHOTO COURTESY OF WBS-TV of the McDaniel case, visit Ricket Carter III (left) and Troy Cokley (right) vikingfusion.com.

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Wednesday marked the anniversary of the death of Berry student David Shankles. Last year, Shankles was found unresponsive by his roommate, immediately treated by first responders and rushed to the hospital, but was pronounced dead soon after. Since Shankles’ passing, the Berry community has joined together for several events in his honor, including a vigil and a fun run. The fun run, hosted in April, raised money for the Berry College Student Relief Fund and had over 70 participants. This run is planned to be an annual event. This weekend in Knoxville, Tenn., the Shankles family hosted David’s cross country teammates, as well as inviting others of his friends Wednesday night to honor the anniversary of his death. For past coverage of Shankles’ death and the community’s response, follow the Carrier’s Twitter and Facebook, @CampusCarrier, or visit vikingfusion.com.

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Fawn events around campus Saturday Oct. 13 -Tuesday Oct. 16 Happy Fall break Vikings! Enjoy your days off!

Wednesday Oct. 17 A new art exhibit, Blot, opens in the Moon gallary

Friday Oct. 19 5 p.m. Women’s soccer vs. Oglethorpe at Bob Pearson Field 7 p.m. Men’s soccer vs. Oglethorpe at Bob Pearson Field

Friday Oct. 19 KCAB’s “Night at the DeSoto” showing “A Quiet Place”

Saturday Oct. 19 KCAB’s “Grocery Cart Bingo” in Spruill Ballroom

Monday Oct. 22 Advising for course registration begins

Tuesday Oct. 23 3:30 p.m. Graduate and Professional School Fair in Spruill Ballroom

Kevin Kleine honored for 30 years of service

October 1

Damaged Property Officers took a report of damaged mail boxes in Krannert Post Office.

October 6

Caroline Jennings | CAMPUS CARRIER Over Mountain Day Weekend, Department of Communication Senior Lecturer Kevin Kleine and his wife, Libary Facilities Coordinator Jenny Kleine (both left), were recognized for over 30 years of service and commitment to Berry in their departments and to student media. Surrounded by their colleagues (top right), family and former and present students, the Kleine’s was awarded a plaque (bottom right: Curt Hersey), as many spoke of their favorite memories with them.

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Medical Assistance A student required medical assistance at the circle in front of Herman Hall for an allergic reaction to an insect bite.

October 7

Medical Assistance An ambulance was called for a student who was dropped off on campus by a taxi. The student was highly intoxicated and ill.

October 7

Theft A student reported $280 dollars worth of items stolen from his vehicle in West Dana lot.

October 8

Visitor Emergency A man with a Redmond Hospital I.D. walked up to the Welcome Center, believing it was the hospital, while highly intoxicated. When giving his information, he began seizing, but an ambulance transported him safely back to the hospital.

October 1-10

Fire Alarms Officers responded to 16 fire alarm-related calls.

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OPINIONS

Our View: Millenials should be more active in voting Tuesday was the deadline for voter system, it is reasonable to assume that this registration in the state of Georgia. In the past push to ensure everyone who can vote will week, you may have seen your Instagram show up. With nearly 60 percent of voters feed, Facebook timeline or Snapchat stories between the ages of 18 and 29 responding flooded with reminders to register to vote. negatively to the Trump administration, It seems that the push for voter registration according to the Pew Research Center, it’s is far stronger than ever before. Everyone obvious that millennials are seeking to alter from political representatives to celebrities, our political representation and reputation. social media icons and the general public are Millennials have become targets of taking part in this wave social media political of advocacy. National campaigns, being retail chains have even the generation who gotten behind the trend, social media the Millenials, with constant use with Walmart and Tyson most. It seems as access to their cell committing to Time though celebrities are to Vote, an initiative expected to share their phones, have used allowing employees the political ideals through social media as one of an Instagram post or time off to go and vote. the largest platforms Why the sudden push story. Jimmy Kimmel for registration, though? for political campaigns. was trending in 2017 In 2016, only 56 after dedicating a percent of the age-eligible portion of his show to voting population in the discussing healthcare U.S. actually voted in the policies, a monologue presidential election, putting the U.S. behind which faced backlash from right-wing other developed countries including Canada, politicians discrediting Kimmel’s knowledge who had a 62 percent turnout, according to on public policy because of his status as a the Pew Research Center. talk-show host. Recently, Taylor Swift posted With constant scrutiny of the state of our her political beliefs via Instagram, breaking presidency, scandal in senate nominations her silence on politics and advocating for and debate over gun restrictions, to name a the importance of being knowledgeable on few common complaints about our political candidates.

Taylor Swift’s post caused a spike in voter voting. Millennials pay attention to the words registration. Kamari Gutherie, director of and actions of the famous. Knowing this, communication for vote.org, told Buzzfeed stars have been some of the loudest voices News, “We are up to behind the push for voter 65,000 registrations in registration. a single 24-hour period As of April 2018, since T. Swift’s post. Millennials, Gen X-ers and In 2016, only 56 Thank God for Taylor “post-millennials,” made up percent of the Swift.” How can a 59 percent of the population age-eligble voting musical artist like Taylor of adults who were eligible Swift have such political population in the US to vote, according to Pew persuasion? Our Research. With those actually voted in the numbers, a strong turnout generation’s relationship with celebrities is unlike presidential election. almost guarantees the any other. Celebrities, change we need. specifically those that Yes, it may seem odd are regularly active that your favorite actor is on social media, are viewed as much more hosting an Instagram live to talk about voting, accessible and relatable. or late-night talk show hosts are dedicating With constant exposure to social media, segments of their comical shows to discuss the curtain between us and them seems a politics. But, take their advice. bit thinner. The one-way communication If you’re registered, make sure you of television is no more, with celebrities educate yourself on the candidates running. in constant communication with fans via Being informed is as important as showing their social media platforms, the once up. Then, when it’s time to cast your ballot, unapproachable celebrity seems much more do so. Make sure to get your absentee ballot authentic. As social media “influencers,” if needed and get to the polls. Let’s make celebrities are using their platforms to voice this election season record-breaking for our their opinions on social issues and become participation as millennials. political advocates themselves. The Carrier’s editorial opinion represents the views of the senior members of the Campus A benefit to this is the use of these platforms Carrier and Viking Fusion news staff. to spread awareness for the importance of

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JOSH MABRY asst. sports editor Students participating in soccer seasons are all going on activities and organizations right now. outside of the classroom is a key Sports like baseball, softball part of the college experience. and lacrosse will play in the Involvement spring semester, gives students which gives Events outside a sense of students plenty belonging and of the classroom of opportunities should not be to go watch their tend to be the overlooked. favorite sports part of college Extracurricular and cheer on activities and Berry’s teams that students involvement in both semesters. remember the organizations Going to any most. tend to be the of these games part of college and cheering that students remember the most. on fellow classmates shows There are plenty of ways dedication and support for our for students to be involved on college. Plus, it means so much campus at Berry. to the athletes, who work very One of the easiest ways to be hard every day, to have their involved is by attending Berry fellow students support them. sporting events. The volleyball, Another good way for cross country, football and students to be involved on

campus is by joining a student organization or club. There are endless organizations and clubs to choose from ranging from news organizations, like the Campus Carrier and Viking Fusion, to academic clubs, such as the Biology Club, to religious clubs, like the Baptist Campus Ministries. It has been proven by several studies that students that participate in extracurricular activities are overall better students. One study completed by Educational Research and Reviews studied about 250 students at King Abdulaziz University, an all-girl college in Saudi Arabia. The study found that students participating in extracurricular activities had an

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overall higher GPA. This is interesting because the hypothesis for this study said that there was no effect of participating in activities outside of the class. The hypothesis was proven wrong. Students that participate in extracurriculars make better grades and have higher GPAs than students who do not participate in activities because these students have learned how to manage their time better. Attending events and campus traditions are other great ways for students to get involved. KCAB and other student organizations put on several events, like Trivia Night, Casino Night and a semiformal, throughout the year that are exciting and a great, easy way to be involved on campus.

It’s never too early for Christmas music I immediately go back into that mindset of when I was a little kid and get all excited and giddy all over again. Christmas music shares themes throughout the holidays that I think should be appreciated all year around. I think people can forget the importance of the holiday in comparison to the unimportance behind the shopping and decorating. Themes such as being home with family or children waiting for something exciting to happen, and believing in yourself or just anything good happening. Time with loved ones all cozied up by the fire are just some of many things that can be easily forgotten when stressed from shopping. Religious themes such as worshipping God, giving what little we have, hoping the best for humanity, and peace on earth also aren’t always appreciated during the season when the holiday discounts and who can have the best decorations is mostly emphasized by society. I don’t understand the societal stigma that the music can’t be publicly played until after Thanksgiving. It helped myself to be more

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MIRANDA SMITH sports editor Society has made it a necessary stance that Christmas music is not allowed to be played publicly until after Thanksgiving, and I am here to let people know that Christmas music is just like any other genre of music and should be allowed to be freely played. Christmas music is usually played to signify that it’s the holiday season and is a primary method of how people express their feelings. It can be upsetting to people if it’s played before Thanksgiving, because it can give the idea that Thanksgiving is skipped over if people are already listening to Christmas music. Christmas music also can cause upset is if it’s played as soon as the calendar hits October and it’s before Halloween. Halloween is another holiday and if Christmas music is listened to before yet another holiday, then the stigma of “holiday skipping” could be argued again. I for one, enjoy listening to Christmas music all year round, because I associate the feelings and messages within the songs, and I just enjoy feeling it all in any moment. Whenever I hear Christmas music,

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thankful for the things that matter the most and helped have an even better and more meaningful understanding of Thanksgiving. The two holidays emphasize traits such as gratitude, kindness, generosity, love, and friendship. If people are more concerned with the pilgrims or Native Americans not getting recognized and forgetting the real purposes of both the holidays, then what’s the point? Christmas music is just another genre of music. Both holidays are becoming so commercialized and so specific to acceptable expressions, it can be hard to be acceptable of non-conformist expressions of something out of the norm. There isn’t a designated season for Christmas music to be played, but it sure does emphasize the Christmas spirit during the holiday season. There is nothing wrong with getting excited or prepared for the holidays, because music isn’t exclusive to one season or one day. I agree that Thanksgiving and Halloween are important and deserve the gratitude of the emphasis of each holiday, but there’s nothing wrong with listening to some good jams.

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Getting into the This year, Halloween falls on a Wednesday, so Berry students will have to find time to celebrate between classes and studying. However, personal traditions can become a sort of routine that can help this holiday be fun amid the stress and exams. These personal traditions vary widely from student to student.

Freshman Danielle Newton, a self-proclaimed Halloween enthusiast, said she will wear her costume all day on Halloween. “Me and my friends were planning on wearing capes and riding our bikes around campus,” Newton said. She may also add to the costume as Halloween approaches. “[The cape] is for fun, people will smile and be happy about it,” Newton said. “It is always good to make people happy.” Newton plans on spending the later part of the day with her friends, watching horror movies. Jamison Guice | CAMPUS CARRIER Freshman Danielle Newton’s door is fully decorated for Haloween.

Jamison Guice | CAMPUS CARRIER Halloween stickers decorate Newton’s window.

Freshman Taylor Corley said that her family always decorated their house to look haunted for Halloween. On the first week of October, Corley’s family would buy scary decorations and would turn the house’s front yard into a graveyard. “I even decorated my dorm room this year,” Corley said. “My window is a gravesite. It has tombstones and skeletons and blood dripping from the window!” True to the Halloween spirit, Corley said the realistic decorations gave her roommate a scare when she first saw them.

PHOTO COURTESY OF TAYLOR CORLEY Freshman Taylor Corley’s window is decorated like a graveyard for Halloween.

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Sophomore Sascha Stryker said that her Halloween plans consist of attending the Winshape Halloween party with her friends. “Last year, we dressed up as all of the ‘old Taylors’ because Taylor Swift had just released her video for ‘Look What You Made Me Do,’” Stryker said. Stryker and her friends won the Winshape Halloween costume contest last year. However, she and her friends do not know how they will be able to come up with an even better costume to wear this year.

Photo courtesy of Sascha Stryker Sophomores Sascha Stryker and Hannah Eddins wear Taylor Swift-inspired costumes.

“I have not exactly established my traditions at Berry yet,” freshman Claudia Evans said. Since Evans’s family tradition of trick-ortreating is not available, she is looking forward to Scary Berry, the a haunted hayride, and the Halloween dance. “I am excited for the Halloween dance since I am not much of a partier,” Evans said. To further celebrate Halloween, Evans said she will be dressing up as Little Red Riding Hood to enter in the Winshape costume contest.

Jamison Guice | CAMPUS CARRIER Freshman Claudia Evans wears a Little Red Riding Hood costume.

Jamison Guice | CAMPUS CARRIER Even the whiteboard on Evans’ dorm room door is on theme for Halloween.

Senior Chelsea Prince plans on spending Halloween with her family, since she commutes from Summerville. She said that the long drive to campus can become expensive when driving back and forth to spend time with friends. “I plan on watching scary movies and carving pumpkins,” Prince said. Carving pumpkins is Prince’s family tradition and being able to participate in this tradition every year is one of the benefits of being a commuter.

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New Oak Hill exhibit features woodturnings by Berry alum Alana George asst. arts & living editor Saturday marked the opening day of From Tree to Treasure: Woodturnings by Al Christopher, a new exhibit at the Martha Berry Museum. According to the press release from Oak Hill, Christopher began turning wood after he retired from a long career in custom millwork and construction. His knowledge of wood behavior and his exposure to domestic and exotic species encouraged Christopher to be adventurous with his creations. The exhibit has Christopher’s pieces with accompanying plaques describing each one, along with some educational materials about how Christopher actually goes about turning the wood. Each piece acts as a teacher or a lesson for Christopher due to the possibilities and surprises that come with working with natural materials, according to the press release. This opportunity for continued learning is one of Christopher’s greatest motivations for woodturning. One piece, entitled “Berry Projects,” is a bowl made of box elder wood that showcases three different Alumni Work Week projects that Christopher himself worked on, including the “Outhouse o’ Dreams,” a restroom building on Lavender Mountain. Another piece is a basketball made entirely out of poplar wood. Christopher also made what he calls an “applebet,” which consists of 26 apples carved from wood types representing each letter of the alphabet. Rachel McLucas is the curator of Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum. One piece that inspires her is called “Bowled Over,” and it was a piece that Christopher’s wife indirectly worked on; the cypress wood used in the piece came from her flowerbed. For the majority of these pieces, McLucas said Christopher did not greatly alter the wood itself; for the most part, he was able to preserve the original color and grain of the wood types he used. “He used what he had to create something beautiful,” McLucas said. McLucas also noted direct ties between Christopher’s woodturnings and his work on the new Christopher Browning Pavilion at Oak Hill, named after his wife. “The pavilion showcases Al’s skills that he gained in his career,” McLucas said. “He has a long history of working in construction and millwork, and he employed all of that knowledge in constructing different architectural components of the pavilion.” But perhaps the most unique feature of this exhibit, according to McLucas, is that every single piece has a story behind it. This is what McLucas loves about the exhibit, and the reason why she loves all of the pieces equally. “I find a new favorite every day,” McLucas said. “Each of them has something special to offer.” This exhibit will be in the museum until May 25, and Berry students always get free admission to the museum. For the general public, admission is $8 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and $5 for students.

Alana George I CAMPUS CARRIER Above left: “Bowled Over” features cypress wood from Christopher’s wife’s garden. Above right: “Berry Projects” features Alumni Work Week projects. Below: “Eagle Attacking”, “Eagle Sitting” and “Eagle Soaring”.

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ARTS & LIVING

Music reverberates through professors’ classrooms

October 13

Fiddlin’ Fest Between the Rivers

PHOTO COURTESY OF JEFFREY LIDKE Gypsy At Heart, a World Fusion and Nu Jazz group, fuses many Eastern genres in their music. The group consists of (left to right) Louis Romanos, Jeremy Raj, Jeffrey Lidke, Souryadeep Bhattacharyya, Rob Sutherland, and Joe Leone, .

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Gypsy At Heart, a World Fusion and Nu Jazz group, held a concert in Ford Auditorium two weeks ago. Among the musicians sat Jeffrey Lidke, religion professor and chair of the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Berry. While studying abroad in Nepal during his years as a student, Lidke learned to play the tabla, a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of drums. Not only did he return with this skill, but he brought back with him many values, which he finds relevant within his area of study and within the classroom. “I put a strong emphasis on teaching students that music, song and dance are central to many religious traditions,” Lidke said. He explained the idea that prayer is to Christianity what music and dance are to some other religions. He is also of the view that there can never be too much exploration of other cultures’ musical traditions, and he thinks Berry could be stronger in that regard. Concerts like Gypsy at Heart are somewhat rare at Berry, and Lidke believes students get a fair amount of saturation in Western traditions and not as much in others. “I do think that’s an area where we could be

stronger,” he said. Music has always been an integral part of Lidke’s life, and he is not the only professor who might say so. Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, Eric McDowell, has kept in touch with his love for music while finding new and creative ways to teach mathematical concepts to his students. McDowell has, with some videographic assistance from Viking Fusion, released a number of educational music videos. “There seems to be a crossover between mathematical inclination, logic in general, and music. McDowell said “I think a lot of the ways of thinking, the precision, as well as the creativity are similar and almost necessary to have.” In addition to maintaining what piano skills he has, he has sung and currently sings with the Three Rivers Singers, which is Rome’s adult community choir. Recently, he produced his own ragtime tune. Rags, which heavily influenced the birth of jazz, are rhythmically complex pieces of piano music that are divided into sections. McDowell’s project consists of the Berry Alma Mater, fight song and the school hymn “O God Our Help in Ages Past.” “I think the things you get the ‘warm fuzzies’ for tend to be the things that you, especially at an early age, grow to love and continue doing,” McDowell said.

Jim Watkins, associate professor of English, is also involved in music outside of teaching. He does, however, find his interests in music to directly coincide with his field of study. Watkins plays guitar and mandolin in a local band appropriately named “The Barbaric Yawps,” which is an allusion to Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself LII.” Much of their material centers around the Americana genre, which has significant influence from American literature, a subject that Watkins teaches and has delved into quite a bit. “Certainly, music is one very good way to understand the past and connect with it,” Watkins said. Watkins finds great value in the history surrounding 20th century American literature. He said that there is much that students can learn from the context in which music was written. “Certainly, music is one very good way to understand the past and connect with it,” Watkins said. “I think that that historical curiosity is something that students should cultivate, and I don’t see as much of that as I would like to see from students at Berry.” Lidke, McDowell and Watkins use their musical knowledge and talents to try to teach new and different perspectives to Berry students while taking the time to explore different ways to comprehend and facilitate music’s connection to academia.

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• 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Broad Street The 2018 Fiddlin’ Fest Between the Rivers is a bluegrass street festival in Downtown Rome featuring the classical sounds of bluegrass music on two live music stages along with activities along every block of the festival.

October 13

Wings Over North Georgia Airshow

• All day • Richard B. Russell Regional Airport Headlining the weekend are the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, the A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Teams and Tora-Tora-Tora, in addition to numerous other aerial acts. Tickets start at $25.

October 20

RSO presents “The Eternal City”

• 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Rome City Auditorium The Rome Symphony Orchestra will play Respighi’s “Pines of Rome,” “Roman Festival,” “Fountains of Rome” and the “Piano Concerto in A Minor.” This event is free.

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Michaela: Say You Won’t Let Go

James Arthur

Elisabeth: 2/14

The Band CAMINO

Andrea: Brown Eyed Girl

Van Morrison

Alana: Chiquitita

ABBA

Avery: Waiting on the Summer

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Claire: Faithfully

Journey

Caroline: Bring It On Home to Me

Sam Cooke

Kendall: Life Itself

Glass Animals

Lexikay: Going to the Country

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Miranda: Ride Or Die

The Knocks

Josh: The Cheap Seats

Alabama

Kevin’s Pick: Crazy Train

Ozzy Osbourne

October 20

The Mystery of Irma Vep

• 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. • Makervillage Makervillage presents the showing of a comedic play at the new intimate River Arts District Playhouse in Makervillage. The price is $20 for general admission.

October 26

Food Truck Friday

• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. • 701 Broad St. Speakcheesy, Charbucks, Don Neo, Timbo’s Smokehouse and Spartan Smoothies will be in the Synovus Bank parking lot making lunch. Price varies depending on the vendor.

Thursday Oct. 11, 2018

SPORTS Alumni games take over Ford fields during Mountain Day

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Left: Sophomore Noah Miller defends the goal against a player on the Berry alumni lacrosse team. Right: The current Berry men’s lacrosse team and the Berry alumni team battle for a ground ball after the faceoff. “I believe the alumni games have become more prominent,” Koferl said. “It’s great to see the amount of support we get from our alumni. The chance to be Over Mountain Day weekend, the Berry men’s able to have a full team come back every year and play lacrosse team and Berry softball team both participated us to the best of their abilities shows how much they in alumni games, for which many alumni returned to care about the program. play against the current team. Being able to talk to all the alumni and see how Junior defensive midfielder Miles Mitchell proud they are of the program makes all the hard work described how each alumni game worth it.” has its own personality, because (The alumni game) is According to Senior utility each returning player has been Seger, this year’s softball a way to show those Katlin through the program and has their alumni game was the first official own memories of their experience alumni game where there were who have passed on the team. He said the men’s enough alumni to form a team. through the program Members from the first team lacrosse program has developed over the years. to the ninth team at Berry were that we’ve taken “The alumni game is one of able to attend. Seger said it was what they’ve built the biggest traditions our team exciting to see who was around at focuses on,” Mitchell said. “It’s the beginning of the program and and turned it into a way to show those who have to see where it is now. passed through the program that “I think all teams strive for a something great. we’ve taken what they’ve built family atmosphere, so you always and turned it into something great. want to bring that around with the Miles Mitchell In the end we’re one big family, past players that helped shape a and competition flows through program,” Seger said. “It can also each person in this family, making be helpful to hear what they went the alumni game fun.” through as a player. At the end of Mitchell explained how the alumni game can be one the scrimmage, we had three players talk to the team of the biggest games of the fall and how it’s a must-win and all three mentioned that what they missed the most for the current players. It also shows what it means to was the family atmosphere and seeing their teammates be a part of the program and represent the Berry name every day.” to the highest standards. Seger said that the current team ended up winning Senior midfielder Luke Koferl said that not only can seven to five, but the alumni were not going to go easy the alumni game be fun, it is also taken very seriously. on them. The game is an introduction into the upcoming season Some of the alumni that attended were some of the because it serves as a base for the team to build off best players in program history, with eight of the nine of and it shows what needs to be improved to become being a part of the teams that were ranked for the first better for the future. time and hit number one in the NCAA.

Miranda Smith sports editor

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Sophomore Bayleigh Masteron tags out alumni Brittany Tuttle as she attempts to slide into base.

SPORTS

Thursday Oct. 11, 2018

Cross country’s Berry Invitational coming up Saturday Joshua Mabry asst. sports editor Berry’s cross country teams will host the Berry Invitational on Oct. 13 at the Clara Bowl. Several teams from various colleges at different levels have been invited to participate in the invitational. Head Cross Country Coach Paul Deaton said that the toughest competition will come from any NCAA Division I college that comes to the invitational. He said that the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech are sending some representatives to the event. Other competitive teams are participating such as Kennesaw State University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Both KSU and UT Chattanooga are bringing full teams. Berea College, ranked second in the NCAA Division III southern region, will be running as well, according to Deaton. As far as the SAA conference, Oglethorpe, Sewanee and Millsaps will offer competition. Deaton said he believes that the Berry teams are ready for the invitational. “I’m pretty excited about seeing it come through,” Deaton said. “We do a lot of endurance work and hill work during the first half of the season, believing that we can add speed as we get closer to the end of the season.” Although the cross country teams have raced well throughout the season so far, Deaton said he would like to see faster times and to start focusing more on speed work. The cross country teams view the Berry Invitational as a dress rehearsal for conference

championships that are coming up soon, Deaton said. “We want to put our best race out there, but you can’t really lose because you’re going to go again in two weeks,” Deaton said. “You want to try to get close enough to your best that you know what else you need to do before you get to the conference championships.” Senior William Knowlton said that the Berry Invitational is a big meet for the men’s team. “We’ve been training on campus for about two months now, so we’ve accrued a lot of good fitness,” Knowlton said. “We have one of the strongest group of guys and the most depth I’ve seen on the team in my years being on the team.” Knowlton said he believes that the cross country teams are ready for a good race. He said that the cooler October weather and familiar territory of the team’s home course will help the teams. Junior Meredith Herman is excited about the Berry Invitational. “All the hard work we’ve been putting in is finally paying off now,” Herman said. “It’s getting cooler out. Racing conditions are perfect and exactly where we want them to be.” Herman said that the Berry Invitational is always a great race. “When it comes to competition, we’re going to have optimal racing,” Herman said. Herman said she loves racing at Berry and is excited for runners from other colleges to see Berry’s campus. After the Berry Invitational, the cross country teams will head to the SAA conference championships on Oct. 27 at Rhodes College in Memphis. Berry will then host the NCAA Division III regionals on Nov. 10.

We have one of the strongest group of guys and the most depth I’ve seen on the team in my years being on the team.

PHOTO COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION

Berry cross country runners and runners from other colleges participate in the Berry Watermelon Run on Aug. 31.

William Knowlton

PHOTO COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION Meredith Herman (left) runs in the Watermelon Run. Herman earned a fourth overall finish in this meet.

Upcoming Events in Sports Friday, Oct. 12 Swim and Dive vs. Centre @Berry Women and Men 2:00 pm

Soccer

vs. Rhodes @Berry Women at 5:00pm Men at 7:30 pm

Volleyball vs. Hendrix @Berry 6:00 pm

Thursday Oct. 11, 2018

SNAPSHOTS

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MARCHING FOR MARTHA This past Mountain Day weekend, 514 students participated in the Grand March. Despite the hot weather, students marched in their designated colors: pink for underclassman women, blue for underclassman men, white for senior men and blue for senior women.

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