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Lecturer brings “Good Food Revolution” to Berry Jameson Filston arts & living editor A large crowd gathered in The Cage Center on Thursday to hear Will Allen speak on his book, The Good Food Revolution. Will Allen is the founder of Growing Power, a company that seeks to revolutionize the way we produce food. His talk addressed how he was able to change his hometown of Milwaukee through his organization. He used over 1,000 slides to illustrate his points as he talked to the BCC classes, interested Berry students and members of the community. Allen grew up on a farm but swore he would never go back. Instead, he took a career in marketing and sales. However, he eventually returned to his farming roots with innovative methods, and has won many prestigious awards for his success. Allen was included in the Time Magazine Top 100 People and has received five honorary doctorates. Allen attempts to promote equality in his company by hiring people from all over the community. He especially focuses on hiring young people because he wants to inspire a new generation to think differently about food. “It’s a great transformation for kids,” Allen said. “People are connected to nature from a very early age.”
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Freshman Shelby Newland found the beginning of the enjoyed his talk. He was surprised by Allen’s commanding book slow, but was intrigued by the concepts. She said that presence and enjoyed the message in the different format. the talk was interesting and mirrored the “I saw the talk in a different light,” book. Newland also said that the slides Carroll said. “He really came across as added a lot to the talk, and that Allen intelligent.” had a lot to offer. She and her roommate Allen also explained how to create a even considered getting some worms more efficient food production system. and composting after reading about the He uses a do it yourself approach, saving benefits in the book. Newland thought costs by having his company build that Allen was a good fit for Berry, and their greenhouses themselves. He also she is excited to see who Berry brings in makes sure that any potential plot is not next year. overlooked, and placing gardens in a “He was a well spoken guy who cemetery and behind a fire station. was clearly passionate about what he is “You really want to maximize your doing,” Newland said. growing” Allen said. “You want to use Allen stressed the importance of every bit of space,” Shelby Newland good soil both literally for plants Allen’s movement has spread all over and figuratively for communities. He the world, including places in Africa and mentioned that planting gardens on empty Haiti. He encouraged the audience to lots had an effect beyond fresh food. He included several begin thinking about ways to solve problems that he faced, instances in which trash stopped being dumped on street but warned them not to take on something they don’t know corners. Allen also said that criminals left the areas shown about. attention and care. “It’s harder to do this without experience,” Allen said, Freshman Ethan Carroll found the book a bit repetitive, but “there is so much to learn.”
He was a well spoken guy who was clearly passionate about what he is doing.
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Peter Lawler memorial brings community together
Andrea Hill | CAMPUS CARRIER Berry and Rome community members gathered in the College Chapel on Thursday morning for Peter Lawler’s memorial service. The service featured prayer, music and speakers, including faculty and students who were close to Lawler or were impacted by his work. Claire Voltarel staff writer
Colleagues, students and friends remembered Peter Augustine Lawler, who passed away May 23, at his memorial service on August 31. The Berry College Chapel was filled with many members of Berry’s community who participated in song and prayer. Speakers included President Stephen Briggs, the Rev. Jonathan Huggins, Lawler’s close friends Michael Papazian, Christy Snider and junior Meg Ligon, one
of Lawler’s mentees. “Peter was a man of grace and truth,” Briggs said. Many reflected on Lawler’s brilliance, humor and care for students and Berry as a whole. The chapel was filled with laughter at times when discussing his many quirky tendencies. All admired his dedication to education and will continue his profound legacy on campus. Those wishing to contribute to this legacy can donate to the Peter A. Lawler Endowed Scholarship in honor of Berry’s government and international studies department.
Class of 2021 more diverse than previous classes Cassie LaJeunesse deputy news editor
According to assistant vice president of enrollment management Brett Kennedy, Berry is getting more diverse every year. “The reality is that the world is changing, and I think Berry is responding to that,” Kennedy said. Race and ethnicity are reported by students on their Berry applications, and the numbers show that the incoming class of 2021 is more diverse than last year’s incoming class. Kennedy says that Berry admissions staff look for students who are a good fit for Berry, and that they want to understand applicants’ backgrounds, not just their test scores. The new class has students from 25 states and 10 countries including Austrailia, Bermuda, China, Costa Rica, Germany, Haiti, Kanya, South Korea, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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Fawn events around campus Thursday 4:00 p.m. “Good Food Revolution” book discussion in Ford Dining Hall
Friday 3:00 p.m. Volleyball invitational against RandolphMacon 7:30 p.m. Volleyball invitational against Mary Washington
Friday 9:00 p.m. KCAB’s throwback karaoke night in Krannert Underground
Saturday 7:00 a.m. Berry Student Enterprises fall farmer’s market in the Clara Bowl
Saturday 6:00 p.m. First home football game against LaGrange
Saturday 9:00 p.m. KCAB’s throwback movie night in the Clara Bowl featuring “The Breakfast Club”
Monday 2:00 p.m. SGA blood drive in Krannert Ballroom
Berry’s campus is home to varied wildlife Claire Voltarel staff writer Berry’s campus is home to a variety of mammals, reptiles and birds that may surprise students. Besides the abundance of deer, other mammals like squirrels, skunks, raccoons, opossums, coyotes and even bobcats make their home at Berry, according to senior Leslie Bowen, president of the Society of Outdoor Life and Exploration (SOLE). “I have seen evidence of black bears up on Mountain Campus,” Bowen said. “But [students] are not likely to come across those on main trails.” These mammals have the potential to be infected with rabies, which Bowen claims is the primary concern for students when interacting with these animals. Members of the Berry community are generally informed to not touch the deer on campus because it can lead to abandonment from their Jameson Filston | CAMPUS CARRIER families. Making contact with a deer could also result in a large fine This fawn on Viking Trail is just one of the many deer at Berry. Although deer are because Berry College is a protected the most common of Berry’s wildlife, the campus hold many different species. area for the deer. can last from August through February. Turkey hunting takes place Berry is also home to five species of venomous snakes: cottonmouths (or water moccasins), copperheads, between March and May. Each season has particular start and end dates. pygmy rattlesnakes, timber rattlesnakes and Eastern diamondback During these hunts, all other outdoor activities in the designated area are rattlesnakes. According to Bowen, students should be aware of what each prohibited. snake looks like in order to avoid them if seen. There are several nonWhether for sport or by happenstance, people on Berry’s campus are venomous snakes on campus that are of no concern. Hunting is a common sport on Berry’s 27,000 acres, and particular likely to encounter wildlife. In general, Bowen says, all animals behave times of the year are dedicated to hunting different species. November very differently, so students should be aware of the different animals on through January are reserved for deer hunting, while small game season campus and give them the comfortable space they need.
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Fire Alarm There were three fire alarm incidents across campus in Pilgrim, Dana and the Townhouses
September 4
Larceny-Theft Offense Articles were taken from a vehicle in the admissions parking area.
September 5
Damage to Property There was damage done to property in the Memorial Library.
September 5
Fire Alarm There was a fire alarm incident in the townhouses.
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Our View: Middle Eastern travel shouldn’t be scary It seems like any time you hear of create a biased opinion. Without investing someone traveling to any Middle Eastern time to research the reality of the state of country, the person traveling is given advice the country at hand, your view is going to be careful. Middle Eastern to only be of the violence countries are stereotyped as every day on TV. While it is threats to safety when it comes While it is smart to be to foreigners traveling there. cautious no matter where smart to be Basically, any destination you travel, you should never cautious no that isn’t a predominantly let your fears keep you from white, European country is the world. There is matter where seeing deemed dangerous. But, in always at least a mild risk today’s society, it doesn’t you travel, you of danger during any travel, matter if you go to England, but the fear of danger Jordan, or, Israel, the threat should never let shouldn’t be directed at one to your safety Is virtually the specific country or area just your fears keep because it’s an easy target. same anywhere. It is understandable why Every country you visit many people are afraid of you from seeing is going to have some risk. travel. News outlets cover the We live in a world today the world. violence and attacks in the which is filled with violence Middle East so often that it and hate. However, just almost seems like everyday news. But only because we only see a glimpse of the having basic knowledge of these countries Middle Eastern world, a glimpse that is all based on Western news outlets, will more often only of the violence which
“Do you prefer Birkenstocks or Chacos?”
takes place, doesn’t mean it is the same for the Western world are cast in completely every individual country in that part of the different lights when it comes to terrorist world. There are beautiful Middle Eastern attacks, causing this stereotype of danger countries which offer the same amount and preventing people from experiencing of culture and experiences as Western the culture Middle Eastern countries. and European countries do but they are So much of our world is overlooked overlooked because of their neighbors. because of this Western bias, and we are Yes, it is undeniable that countries in only hurting ourselves. We could benefit the Middle East have much higher terror from the understanding that the Middle attacks. As the Washington Post says, the East is not the only area of the world Middle East and Northern Africa have threatened by terrorism. For the rest of the accounted for over two-thirds of terrorism world, the threat is still there, just not as deaths in the world since Jan. 2015. The publicized. We need to open our eyes to the difference is that the Middle East is not reality of our world and see that the Middle a dangerous place as a whole, but certain East has more to it than the war-torn towns countries are at times. CNN has reported we often see on the nightly news. over 20 terrorist attacks in North America and Europe since 2015, but the reactions have been seemingly different than those in the Middle East. There is not a stigma The Carrier’s editorial opinion thrown onto North America and Europe represents the views of the senior because of these attacks, instead they bring members of the Campus Carrier and about sympathy and a sense of community Viking Fusion news staff. to rally around victims. The Middle East and
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“Neither.” Jane Lee senior
Conventions aren’t just for nerds
JESSIE GOODSON news editor
Conventions aren’t just for “nerds” or people I don’t get dressed up when I go, but I do who watch anime. They’re also for geeks, jocks, wear cool t-shirts and take pictures with the kids, teenagers, adults and you. people that do. So for those of you that enjoy I’ve been to Dragon Con, the Atlanta-based dressing up, do it. You can be anything you want; convention, eight times. That really isn’t that it isn’t just limited to typical cosplay characters. many times compared to a lot of You can dress as Kim Possible, people, but for me, that’s a lot. You can be Napoleon Dynamite or even a Over 77,000 people go every year, giant t-rex. and with Atlanta only being an With so many people in one anything you place hour away, you can too. wearing some of the strangest Dragon Con isn’t something costumes you’ll ever see, you’re want; it isn’t you’d probably think I’d go to bound to get some cool pictures. just by looking at me. I wear time, I got in a group photo just limited to One Birkenstocks and Chacos just like with over 50 people dressed as DC like every other Berry student, and Some people just go to typical cosplay characters. I don’t advertise my nerdy-ness, cons to people-watch, and that is but I promise, it’s there. If you take definitely an option. characters. the time to get to know me, you’ll The art shows and vendors soon discover that I love everything at conventions are absolutely about Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica (it’s not just incredible. The art is breathtaking, and the a reference from “The Office,” it’s a really good vendors sell everything from battle maps to show), Harry Potter and old science fiction. Let swords to purses. Just make sure you limit it be known that I also know all there is to know your funds, because you will spend more than about Superman. anticipated. There will be a giant keyblade you
didn’t know you needed and a goblin that will try to sell you a corset. My favorite thing about cons is meeting the guests. I have met a range of celebrities over the years, and that’s something that wouldn’t happen very often otherwise. Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter), James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley, Harry Potter), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia, Star Wars), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca, Star Wars), Carlos Valdes (Cisco Ramon, The Flash), Will Friedle (Eric Mathews, Boy Meets World), Lou Ferrigno (The Hulk, the original series) and Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor, Smallville) are only a few. You won’t just meet stars from science fiction movies and TV shows (but you should be), you may also meet someone from Disney Channel or the Twilight series. Don’t knock something before you try it, and don’t miss the opportunity to lose the power of speech in front of your childhood icon. Everyone has a favorite superhero and opinion about DC, so go to a convention and share it.
Winter is coming and I’m not excited LEXIKAY STOKES opinions editor
As August comes to an end and September has begun to pick up, I can see the inevitable in the coming months: winter. Cold temperatures, early nights and layers upon layers to stay warm really aren’t my thing. I’m more of an advocate for sunshine until 9:00 p.m. and getting hit by a wall of heat when you walk out the door. Watching that come to an end is always a slow, sad process for me. You know that feeling when you run from a cool room to a parked car and the heat swallows you up for a few minutes until you can get you’re A.C up and running? I love those moments. Any moment such as that is far better to me than having to suffer through the cold. There are always two types of people in the world: people who love summer, and people who love winter. Usually, when I am trying to get to know someone I ask a series of questions, one of
“Chacos.”
Noah Syverson freshman
them always being “Would you rather it be really hot all the time, or really cold all the time?”. I think that answer can really provide insight to someone’s personality. I would rather it be smoldering hot every day than for it to be below 40 degrees. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I love Christmas. It really is a wonderful, cheerful time of the year. In my ideal world though, it would be cold on Christmas eve and Christmas day, and then the temperatures would pick up after that. There are some upsides, however. The transition to winter, also known as fall, is filled with beautiful colors, outdoor fires, flannels, and seasonal coffee flavors and that’s a pretty good upside. It’s when the temperature gets too low to enjoy sitting by a fire outside, and you have to wake up early just to scrape the ice off your windshield — that is where I
draw the line. In my opinion, there are so many more redeemable qualities about summer than there are for winter. For one, summer requires a minimal amount of clothing. One thing I dislike most in the world in layered clothing. It feels like I’m being hugged really tightly all day and that’s not my favorite thing in the world. In summer, you can throw on some Nike shorts, and a t-shirt, or tank top, and be good to go. That’s all it takes to be ready for the day. Really, it’s just more practical. Besides the issue of clothing, winter is dark. When I think of the months of December through February I think of the colors grey, brown and black. Summer, however, is filled with bright and sunny hues of yellows and green and orange. Also, winter means less time spent outside. Maybe I’m just a
“Birkenstocks.” Emily Lange sophomore
wimp when it comes to the cold but my motivation to participate in outdoor activities when the temperature is below a preferable 65 degrees, goes down significantly. If I can’t stand outside comfortably, without having to bundle up, and there’s a chance I might shiver, my teeth may chatter, or I can see my breath, I most likely will not be eager to participate. So, as the leaves begin to change and fall from the trees, the temperatures begin to creep lower and lower and the sun begins to set earlier every night, know that I will be mourning the loss of the warm summer sun and the simplicity of the summer months. I won’t be too upset though because I know that winter is some peoples’ favorite time of the year, and I will respect that. Until then, however, I will hold on to the warmth a bit longer, and relish in the last rays of summer sun for as long as possible.
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Campus Carrier EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Avery Boulware NEWS EDITOR Jessie Goodson DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR Cassie LaJeunesse FEATURES EDITOR Megan Benoit ASST. FEATURES EDITOR Leo Narrison ARTS & LIVING EDITOR Jameson Filston ASST. ARTS & LIVING EDITOR Kendall Aronson OPINIONS EDITOR Lexikay Stokes SPORTS EDITOR Evan Sale COPY EDITOR Marie Echols GRAPHICS EDITOR Leo Narrison ONLINE EDITOR Kaitlan Koehler PHOTO EDITOR Bailey Albertson ASST. PHOTO EDITOR Katie Sweeney PHOTOGRAPHER Taylar Wilson PHOTOGRAPHER Andrea Hill STAFF WRITER Claire Voltarel SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR Haiden Widener BUSINESS MANAGER Carson Oakes ASST. BUSINESS MANAGER Bailey Hanner ADVISER Kevin Kleine
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FEATURES Tyler Durden spent last year serving his country in the National Guard and is now a freshman at Berry College. Durden grew up surrounded by people in the military and knew from a young age that being a part of the military was what he wanted to do. “Both of my parents are lieutenant colonels in the Army, and my grandpa was a sergeant major,” Durden said. “I thought about having a normal job, and then I said ‘forget that’. The military is what I’ve been around the whole time.” Durden did not commit to serving in the National Guard until he was almost done with high school. “Senior year I joined the National Guard. I figured I’d go and do basic training and then come to college,” Durden said. “Then I got there, and they asked who wanted to go on active duty status, or AGR (Active Guard Reserve), and I extended it and kept going.”
Over the course of time at Fort Benning, Pickett. Each location for Durden to complete. these trainings, Durden graduate and move up in “When I first starte 19-delta cavalry scou reconnaissance, then a co ago I was reclassed to which is infantry.” Many of Durden’s da while he was in the Na included physical traini simulated combat. “I also spent three mon a field exercise,” Durde was when I broke my leg had to walk a 20k back.” The transition back to s
Durden prepares to fire a mortar down range.
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Durden and fellow National Gaurdsmen run from controlled explosion
a year, Durden spent for Durden, but he is very appreciative of Berry Fort Stewart and Fort for being accommodating. People, such as held different trainings his academic advisor, Katherine Powell, and . With the completion of his swim coach, Paul Flinchbaugh, have been n was able to helpful in making the shift back to n class. “A difficult time school better. ed I was a “My writing and rhetoric class was when I broke ut which is has a non-violence theme, which I ouple months my leg at training kind of laughed at the first day, but o mortarmen, and we still had to it still seems interesting,” Durden said. walk a 20k back.” aily activities The changes have been drastic, ational Guard but Durden is quickly finding his ing, field exercises and place at Berry. “The first week was strange being back nths out in the woods for in a classroom, but the LLC [living learning en said. “A difficult time community] and the swim team helped me to g at training and we still meet a bunch of people,” Durden said. ” Durden plans to graduate from Berry and school was an adjustment continue in the National Guard. Durden training at Fort Stewart in Georgia.
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF TIMOTHY WOOLEY Junior Alex Sanchez, junior Erin Bassett, and freshman Lauren Halloran paint at the KCAB canvas event on Sept. 1st. Students painted the old Gate of Oppurtunity with the instruction of Val Featherston and Holly Chaffin. Chaffin and Featherston own Swerve Art Studio on Broad.
Students get artistic at KCAB canvas event Kendall Aronson asst. arts & living editor
KCAB hosted their third instructed canvas painting event on Sept. 1 in the Krannert Ballroom. Students were led in the painting of the old Gate of Opportunity by former Berry graduates Val Featherston and Holly Chaffin. Featherston and Chaffin are owners of “Swerve,” an art studio on Broad St. which opened last year. All materials for the class were provided if participants signed up
in advance for the event. If students did not previously sign up, smaller canvases and assorted materials were still provided. In addition, snacks were available. “My friends and I wanted something to do that night other than sitting in our rooms, and it was something different,” said freshman Addie Easton, an animal science major. Featherston and Chaffin gave step-by-step instructions so that everyone could easily follow along. Easton did not think she would be very good at painting, but
said she was more proficient than she imagined. “I learned that I wasn’t as bad as I thought. We all did better than we imagined,” Easton said. Freshman Lauren Groseclose said she is artistic and went to the event in hopes of broadening her artistic talents. “I love to paint and draw, mostly with watercolor and ink, so I wanted to branch out a little and try some acrylics,” Groseclose said. Groseclose said she learned how to loosen up when painting
due to the class’s instruction. Easton particularly enjoyed how the event was more interactive than previous events she had attended on campus. Sophomore Julie Belvin, a programmer for KCAB, said she loved co-planning the event with junior Tessa Pendergraft. They picked what the subject of the paintings would be, the decorations, and organized the food. The event took around two weeks to plan. The event was originally going to take place on the Krannert lawn,
but due to inclement weather it was moved inside to the Krannert Ballroom. “I think that really made it better than if it had been on the Krannert lawn,” Belvin said. There is more light inside, and even hair dryers which allowed students to dry the paint quickly. Groseclose and Easton both enjoyed the event, and would go to another like it if it’s offered in the future. Belvin says KCAB will likely offer another canvas event in the spring due to the success so far with this and previous events.
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New fall shows have something for everyone
commentary by Jameson Filston arts & living editor
Fall semester has begun, and with it comes the start of a season of stress. Fortunately television here to help with a large selection of premiers. Whether you need to destress or have something to watch during “study breaks,” this lineup has everything you need to distract you from looming deadlines. First on my list is The Good Doctor. This medical drama by the creator of House features a gifted young doctor with high functioning autism and savant syndrome. Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) must handle the skepticism of his peers as he saves lives. The trailer shows a mixture of genius and social struggle that is reminiscent of Sherlock. This show promises to shed light on the challenges that someone with a mental disability must face while tapping into the gratification of shows like Sherlock and House. “The Good Doctor” will premiere on Sept. 25 on ABC. If you want to see some action, grab some snacks and get ready for Ten Days in the Valley. This drama will air Oct. 1 on ABC and follows Jane Sadler (Krya Sedgwick), a television producer, after her daughter goes missing. The trailer is engaging and fast paced, and it hints at a high-stakes story that will be full of twists. One show is going back to where no viewer has gone before with a new Star Trek. Star Trek: Discovery will premiere Sept. 24 on CBS and is a prequel to the famous series from the 1960s. The prequel will take place 10 years before the events of the original series and focus on Michael Burnham, (Sonequa Martin-Green) the first officer. The stunning graphics and intriguing plot on display in the trailer suggest that this show will be popular with audiences both new and old. This show takes on a new angle by following a main character who is not the captain of the Enterprise. If you prefer a show that is a bit more downto-earth, you may like The Gifted. This Marvel show portrays a normal suburban family whose lives are upended when the two children are outed as mutants. According to Fox’s website, the family is forced to run from a hostile government and team up with an underground network of mutants to survive. This looks like it will be an exciting new take on the mutants in the Marvel universe. The pilot will air Oct. 2.
Six Promising New Shows
September 9
Georgia’s Rome: Best Eats Flavor Tour
• 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. • 300 Broad Street The Flavor Tour is a catered event hosted by Georgia’s Rome featuring several of the restaraunts in Rome. The price is $35.
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Decorating for the Holidays Tour
• 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. • 501 Riverside Parkway Nelly Luthi, Georgia master gardener extension volunteer will teach participants how to create Christmas decoration with plants they already have in their homes.
A new show that is good for de-stressing with a laugh will be The Mayor. This comedy is about Courtney Rose (Brandon Micheal Hall), an aspiring rapper who accidentally gets himself elected mayor as a publicity stunt. The trailer portrays a feel-good show about a young man improving his city in a way he never thought possible with the help of his mother, friends and the community. The Mayor will premiere Oct. 3 on ABC. For another comedy, look for Me, Myself & I, a sitcom that will premiere on CBS on Sept. 25. This show has a new premise in a unique format. It follows the life of Alex
Riley (Jack Grazer, Bobby Moynihan and John Larroquette) in three stages: young, middle aged and older. The same themes are shown carried through all three stages of his life. While clever, the trailer featured cheap humor that may get old quickly. However, this show is breaking new ground and has the potential to be very interesting. This fall has what promises to be a very interesting lineup of television shows. There are many spread across every genre, so you are sure to find a show that is right for you. Instead of watching The Office for the umpteenth time, maybe it’s time to try something new.
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Paint It Black
The Rolling Stones
Old Time Rock & Roll
Bob Seger
Jungle Love
Steve Miller Band
Should I Stay or Should I Go
The Clash
Sweet Child O’ Mine
Guns N’ Roses
Juke Box Hero
Foreigner
Any Way You Want It
Journey
Rosanna
Toto
Another one Bites The Dust
Queen
Good Times Bad Times
Led Zeppelin
Peace of Mind
Boston
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AC/DC
September 15 - 23 The Last 5 Years
• 7 p.m. • 212 South Wall Street • Calhoun, GA Calhoun Little Theater will host a production of “The Last 5 Years” by Jason Robert Brown on the 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students.
September 16
10th Annual Rome Beer Festival
• 1 to 5 p.m. • Heritage Park Rome Area Council for the arts will host the Rome Beer Festival for their benefit. Attendees must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 on location.
September 16
Museum of Flight 1950’s Hangar Dance
• 7 to 10 p.m. • 304 Russell Field Rd NE The Museum of Flight will host a ‘50s themed dance with live music, food, a silent auction, and costume contests. Tickets are $40.
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Men’s soccer team robbed over Labor Day Evan Sale sports editor The Men’s Soccer Team had a successful Labor Day weekend on the field. Off the field they were not as lucky. The first stop they made after arriving in Oakland, California lead to these problems. “We picked up our rental vans and drove 15 minutes to an In ‘n Out Burger,” senior Caleb Ford said. “We were eating our food when the manger came out and asked us where our Coach was? We see our coaches outside, so the entire team went outside to see broken glass all over the ground. We were told two men drove up, got out, smashed the window and took as many bags as they could before they were spotted.” The thieves were in and out in a matter of seconds, but did serious damage to one van. “They took three laptops,
textbooks, a couple bags of clothes, a couple of jerseys, pairs of cleats and our teams video camera for film.” Sophomore Henry Arato said. Arato said there was about $5,000 worth of merchandise stolen right out of their van. A police report was made, but no action has been taken, due to how fast the thieves acted. The team hosting the tournament gave them jerseys that m a t c h e d Berry’s colors. Overall the soccer team started the season with an unfortunate loss of some gear, but throughout the weekend,The Vikings made up for the loss starting their season off undefeated beating the Pacific University Boxers 1-0 and beating the Univeristy of California Santa Cruz Banana Slugs 3-2.
They took three laptops, textbooks, a couple of jereseys, pairs of cleats and our video camera for film Henry Arato
PHOTO COURTESY OF JAKE WILLIAMSON The men’s soccer team flew into California on Thursday, Aug. 31. Later that day, the team’s van was broken into while they were eating lunch.
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Berry soccer alum traded for Atlanta United
PHOTO COURTESY OF ATLANTA UNITED Berry alum Mark Bloom (‘09) has been traded to the Atlanta United MLS team as a defender. Evan Sale sports editor Avery Boulware editor-in-chief According to the NCAA, only 1.7 percent of college soccer players play at any professional level, and a Division III school like Berry is statistically far less likely to produce professional athletes compared to a Division I school. However, Berry alumni Mark Bloom (‘09), has overcome these obstacles and is playing in the MLS (Major League Soccer) for the Atlanta United. Bloom was born and raised in the suburbs of Atlanta before coming to Berry College in 2006, where he helped the Vikings achieve a 48-26-5 record and led the team to two conference championships. “For me, Berry was a great place to grow and develop as a person and player,” Bloom said. “I came in as a freshman, undersized and lacking confidence, but I left physically and mentally ready to take my game to the next level. Rich and Konrad (Berry men’s soccer coaches) could instill confidence in me so I could continually get better. I’m also thankful for
all my teammates and friends at Berry. The people are what injury to his quad completely tearing it. This left him out for makes it such a special place.” an entire season. Bloom said it was difficult going from a small Division III “Missing an entire year is very difficult,” Bloom said.” It school straight to the professional level. takes time to recover from the “Trying to play professional soccer injury itself, but it also takes a lot coming from a small school wasn’t easy,” of time to get game fit again and Bloom said. “It was something that few feel like yourself.” people had done, so I wasn’t exactly The Atlanta United FC sure how to do it. After talking with my is a new team, and this is their coach, we decided that I should sign up inaugural season in the MLS for various combines where professional after being in the minor leagues coaches and scouts would come to for a couple of years. evaluate players. From a combine, I Bloom is especially excited played in the second division for a few to be back in Georgia, near both years before getting my chance in the his home and alma mater. MLS with Toronto FC. It wasn’t an easy “Atlanta is a special city and journey by any means.” a special team so it has been Mark Bloom Bloom started at the lowest division incredible. But more than that, in the NCAA and moved his way up to playing in front of my family being a premier player on the professional and friends is a great honor.” circuit, playing for teams like Toronto FC Bloom will play in Atlanta and now the Atlanta United. United’s first home game, It was not all easy for Bloom once he made it to the which will take place on Sept. 10 at Mercedes Benz Stadium MLS. During his time on Toronto FC, Bloom sustained an in downtown Atlanta.
I am so thankful for all my teammates and friends at Berry. The people are what makes it a special place
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