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Last Chapel encourages students to find joy Last Tuesday, Father Norman urged students to find joy despite any circumstance

By DOUG MOLLETT Sports Editor On Tuesday, December 1, the last chapel service of the semester was held. The two speakers and music leader focused on the theme of “joy.”

Father Norman Fisher was the main speaker at the service.

Father Fisher is the priest at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Lexington, and he is also the chaplain at Lexington Catholic High School. He is often described as a priest who is “filled with joy.” Campus Minister Bryan Langlands introduced Fisher as a priest and a talented visual and musical artist. Fisher also lead a pilgrimage group to Philadelphia several months ago to see Pope Francis.

He focused on the Bible verse John 15:11, which reads, “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.”

Father Norman also touched on James 1:2, which reads, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds.” His message carried the theme of “joy regardless of circumstances.”

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To conclude his message, Catholicism. He shared about vice, “I am extremely happy, Father Fisher touched on his and his wife’s faith conver- thankful, and blessed to have the true joy of the Christmas sion, and how it came about. stuck with this spiritual conseason that is found in Jesus His interest in Catholicism was flict. I don’t like to think of this Christ. He showed a clip from grown and strengthened by as a hindrance, but rather, a the Jim Carrey movie “How the faith’s teachings to the self strengthening experience.” the Grinch Stole Also at the Christmas” service, a love in which the offering was Grinch’s heart collected for grows three George Cares, sizes.

“Everythe campus one’s heart benevolence needs to grow a fund. All of the couple sizes this money collected season,” Father will be given Fisher said. to psychology Many stuprofessor Dr. dents attended Rebecca Singer the service and and her family. responded well Dr. SingThe Georgetonian/ERIC BALMER er’s to Father Fishdaugher’s message. Father Norman started his sermon with singing a song ter was born Kater Riddle is called “In Your Hands.” prematurely a freshman who on Decemattended.

She ber 5, 2014, by said, “Father Fisher made and the practices that speak to emergency C–section. After everyone realize how joy is human nature. spending several weeks in the an extremely important thing His and his wife’s conver- hospital, she was released to to have in life. He made a lot sion wasn’t as easy as some go home, and she seemed to be of people reevaluate their might think, however. He said doing well for a while. outlook on different circum- it has definitely been a spiriShortly after returning stances.” tual struggle that he has dealt home, however, her daughter Georgetown College Clas- with for several years, but he began having issues eating. sics professor Dr. John Henkel is happy with where it has led After being turned away by also spoke at the service. Dr. him. several different physicians, a Henkel is a recent convert to He said during the ser- doctor at Cincinnati Children’s

Hospital became interested.

Now, Dr. Singer and her family are trying to teach her daughter how to eat. If she cannot begin to eat on her own, she will have to have a surgery that will place her with a permanent feeding tube.

While this has been an immense struggle for the Singer family, they say, “We find joy every day. We are thankful, grateful, and joyous for everything the Lord gives us.”

An offering for George Cares and Dr. Singer’s family will also be taken up at Hanging of the Green on Thursday, December 3rd at 7 p.m.

Music at Tuesday’s chapel service was led by organist Genee Johns, Georgetown College alumnae, and Natalie Tilford–Kopp, vocalist and wife of Biology professor Dr. Rick Kopp.

Music leaders led the congregation in two traditional Christmas hymns to kick off the joy of the holiday season on Georgetown College’s campus.

The service was well attended, and students seem to have found a true understanding for what joy really means.

Equestrian Team hosts 1st regional show page 3

Adele’s “25” reaching for the charts page 9

GC Basketball remains undefeated page 4

T’was the night before finals page 6

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Global

Headlines Compiled by Noah Krieger

 In Sydney, Australia, police were called out after reports of a woman screaming, a man yelling death threats, and the sound of furniture being thrown around. They found a lone man in the house who had been screaming and trying to kill a large spider.  In Vaughan, Canada, three men were arrested for stealing a tractor trailer containing 30,000 pounds of cheese parked along a highway. They later flipped the truck and were tracked down by police.  First year West Point students typically have an annual pillow fight after the first summer of training, but the event has been banned after the last one resulted in 30 injured cadets, including 24 diagnosed concussions.

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Honors Program holds Poster Parliament

By DOUG MOLLETT Sports Editor On Monday, November 30, Dr. Barbara Burch, Director of the Georgetown College Honors Program, hosted the annual Poster Parliament event for freshmen Honors students. Students from Dr. Burch’s Honors English 125 class decorated and presented trifold boards with information on their paper topics and research for their final research essay.

Dr. Burch has been the director of the Honors Program for the last five years, and she has been hosting Poster Parliament with the English class for the last ten years.

She said that overall this year’s event went extremely well.

“I always love Poster Parliament.

I am so amazed at the number of gracious colleagues that come to support the students. It really shows how much the professors care about the students,” Burch said.

Many professors and upperclassmen students attended the event to

 In Brazil, a man dressed as Santa Claus booked a helicopter ride, but part way through forced the pilot to land on a small farm where he tied him up and stole the aircraft with an accomplice. No signs have been seen of the men or the chopper.  In Moscow, a live goat was given to a tiger in a safari park as one of its usual meals. However, the two became friends after the goat routed the tiger from its sleeping place, forcing the tiger the sleep on the roof, and has been following the tiger around everywhere.

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Students from English 125 presented information on research for their final essay.

provide support and commentary on the English students’ research.

“When professors come and can put students on the spot to have scholarly conversations about their topics, it really boosts the confidence of all of the students. Also, it really helps students in writing their papers and strengthening their arguments,” Burch said.

Student research topics GEORGETOWN COLLEGE/Doug Mollett broached many of the acaProfessors and students attended the event demic disciplines. Many of the to provide support and commentary on the subjects this year were based in freshmen Honors English students’ research. the Sciences, Psychology and Religion, and there were also a few topics under the English discipline. met with Dr. Tracy Livingston, AssoHannah Sither researched how ciate Professor of Biological Sciences alcohol consumption affects fetal devel- and Department Chair, who provided opment. Spencer Sims’ topic looked at her with research, articles, and other how breastfeeding can increase chil- sources relating to her topic. dren’s intelligence. Rachel Cheatham Sims said that he mainly used the explored the effects and consequences databases provided by the LRC to find of girls playing with Barbie Dolls. peer–reviewed articles. She also met Cole McCreary researched sustain- with Dr. Burch to discuss her topic and able energy use in Kentucky. Lyndi find more articles.

Bush’s topic concerned necessary facAaron Benge, sophomore, attended tors for a positive adoption. Marcus and said, “I thought it went really well!

Price explored the question, “Can God It was very informative about topics suffer?” which I had not previously known These are just a small number of the about. It was good to see the hard work many different topics that were pre- the freshmen put into their projects. I’m sented at Poster Parliament. excited to see their finished works.”

When asked about his thoughts Haley Oliver, sophomore, said, on Poster Parliament, Sims said, “I “I thought Poster Parliament really thought it went extremely well. I got a showed off the creativity and insights lot of great feedback and ideas for my of some of Georgetown’s brightest stupaper. It was really beneficial.” dents.”

McCreary said, “It was very interHannah Shelton, sophomore, said, esting talking to different professors “I thought it was a nice event that and fellow students. It was great to showcased the ideas and interests of see different perspectives and ways of this freshman class. No idea was the looking at my research. The event was same, and I could tell that everyone very casual, so none of us were under had done their research and was premuch pressure.” pared to answer all of my questions.”

To prepare for the final paper and The freshmen Honors Students will Poster Parliament, students took dif- turn in the final copy of their papers in ferent approaches. Sither, said that she a couple of weeks.

News Equestrian team hosts their first regional show

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By ANDREA BELLEW News Editor The Georgetown College Equestrian Team (GCET) hosted its first regional show at Scheffelridge Farm, which is where the team trains with Coach Nori Scheffel, over the weekend of Nov. 7–8.

The GCET team is a fairly new organization to Georgetown College.

It was founded in 2011 and started

by Jeanne Shearer (Class of 2012) and Ashlyn Keelin (Class of 2012) (Georgetowncollege.edu).

The horse show was managed by the GCET team’s 13 riders and hosted close to 400 competitors from Intercollegiate Show Association (IHSA) Region 3.

“It was a well–run, exciting weekend of equestrian sport,” said Chelsea Reid, Equine Scholars Program Coordinator and Assistant Director for the Graves Center for Calling and Career, in her article “Raising the Bar: Eques-

trian Team Hosts Regional Show.”

During the weekend, riders both worked the event and competed in it.

They arrived at the barn early in the morning to clean stalls and ready the farm’s horses before competing.

The GCET riders individually won various ribbons, and the team as a whole earned a total of 29 points for the day. For this, they received the Reserve High Point Team award. They came in second to the University of Kentucky team who received 30 points.

“This award reflected not only the team’s athletic ability and skill, but also the development as a unit and teammates,” Reid said.

The riding team had to plan and do much fundraising to be able to host the event. Once they decided that they wanted to host a regional show, the team estimated what kind of budget they would need and started working to reach that amount. In order to do the show, the team had to raise $7,000.

These funds covered all facets of run-

ning a show: concessions, judges, awards and more.

“For several back– to–back weekends, the riders worked as jump crew, installed new flooring in the Bisese Lounge of the Bush Rec Center on campus, and promoted student–designed Source: Georgetowncollege.edu sponsorship packages in GCET earned 29 total points at their regional show effort to accumulate the held from Nov. 7-8. funding required for the show,” Reid said.

According to the Equestrian Team’s the ring” (Georgetowncollege.edu).

FAQ page, “IHSA works differently The GCET team is part of The IHSA from your typical horse show in that season is coming to an end, and GCET students do not compete on their own has three regionally qualified riders, horse or the coach’s horses. Team which is a team first. These riders are members travel [to] the show’s location, Jennifer Gelatt, senior, Shelby England, each show is held at a different facility junior, and Erin Myers, sophomore. in our region, and then [competes] on Their next competition will happen in the host’s horses. Competitors will the spring semester from Jan. 30 to 31, draw a horse’s name from a lottery to 2016, at Lakeside Arena in Frankfort. determine their mount. The horses will Sources: Georgetowncollege.edu already be tacked up and ready to go in

“Food for Fines” The LRC is allowing students to pay off late fees and fines with non–perishable food items.

Items can be donated up until December 18.

Monetary donations are also accepted.

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Sports & Recreation

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GC Basketball remains undefeated after tournament

By MEGAN NORRIS Staff Writer

On Friday and Saturday, Georgetown College’s Men’s Basketball Team competed in the 22nd annual Central Bank Jim Reid Classic here at Georgetown. The nationally ranked No.6 Tigers pushed through the tournament still undefeated, with a 10–0 record.

In Friday’s game against Carver College, the Tigers more than quadrupled their opponent in the first eight–or– so minutes of the game. Trent Gilbert led the game, scoring 21 points. A total of eight Tigers finished in double figures.

Joining Gilbert in double figures were Edson Avila, Tony Kimbro, Raymond Baldwin, Noah Cottrill, Troy Steward, Jordan Green and Chris Coffey. Georgetown had 26 assists on 48 makes.

On Friday, the Tigers shot

56.5% and 50% from the three– points. Deondre McWhorter Cottrill tied a school in– point range. The Tigers were had 17 points, and he scored game record with 15 assists. on a three point roll, as five his first collegiate three– “It’s an honor to know that tigers hit multiI will now ple threes: Gilbe remembert (5), Cottrill bered at a (4), Kimbro (3), great instiGreen (2), and tution like Steward (2).

Georgetown Tigers finwith all the ished the game history we against Carver have here,” College 121–79. says CotOn Saturtrill. When day, the Tigers asked about matched up his lead in with Ohio Uniassists, Cotversity—Chillitrill said “I cothe. Winning felt like I had the game 121–59, an opporthe Tigers totaled tunity to 20 three–pointers create shots with four playfor some Source: georgetowncollegeathletics.edu ers hitting 17 of teammates Georgetown Tigers senior basketball player Noah Cottrill those and six tonight, and dribbling around an opponent on Friday. players reaching they just hit double figures. shots. WithKimbro hit four threes on pointer off a pass from Noah out them making shots, I don’t his way to a game–high of 19 Cottrill. get this record. Now hopefully

this can translate into other games, and we continue to win as a team.”

Over the course of the Classic, Georgetown shot 56% from the field and 49% from three–point range, forced 33 turnovers with 11 steals, and out–rebounded opponents 108–61. The Tigers also had 61 assists on 95 makes throughout the tournament.

“I’m really proud of our players’ focus, energy and especially unselfishness over the past two games,” said GC coach Chris Briggs. “I’m really happy that they put on such a good display of basketball on this weekend that we honor coach Jim Reid.”

The Tigers will strive to remain undefeated as they hit the road this week with a MidSouth Conference play against Life University followed by a game in Pulaski, Tennessee, at Martin Methodist College.

Cards fly high above the Cats

By KYLIE FITZSIMMONS Staff Writer Cats’ fans faced long–time rival in this past weekend’s football matchup. The game took place at the Commonwealth Stadium on a dreary Saturday as the Cats and the Cards duked it out against a backdrop of blue and red. The Cats acknowledged 19 seniors in their last home game before kicking off to start the game.

The first quarter saw UK playing conservative and

Barker delivering as he threw a 31–yard strike down the field ending with a 13–yard carry and eventually a TD, making the score 7–0 Cats. However, despite the Cats taking a 14–0 and even a 21–0 lead; they slipped towards the end of the first quarter when U of L’s Lamar Jackson assisted in a TD for the Cards making the score 21–7 at the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter saw the Cats’ J.D. Harmon intercepting U of L quarterback; however,

after a field goal by U of L’s John Wallace, the score stood at 24–10. While both quarterbacks threw the ball for significant yards, the majority of the time in the third quarter was spent moving the ball rather than scoring. With the Cats earning no additional points, U of L made it out with one touchdown, making the score 24–17.

It was in the fourth quarter that the tides really changed.

The fourth quarter saw U of L with multiple touchdowns and

even an interception climbing from 24–24 to 31–24 and after a 13-yard dash from Cards’ quarterback Lamar Jackson, 38–24.

Overall, UK fans met a heart wrenching loss against Louisville 38–24. This win also allowed Louisville to take the title over the Governor’s Cup Series it shares with UK. The game seemed to be in the bag until the third and fourth quarter for fans. However, the key point for fans was in the fourth quarter (around 1:50 left

to go) when U of L’s Jermain Reve intercepted UK’s Patrick Towles that locked in the Cards victory.

It was a tough blow for the Cats and a big win for the Cards. However, the rivalry will, rest–assured, be just as heated next year when the two face off again.

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Athlete of the Week - Tena Johnson

By MEGAN NORRIS Staff Writer This week’s athlete is senior basketball player Tena Johnson.

Johnson has been playing organized basketball since she was a freshman in high school. “I was always someone who played on outdoor courts rather than in a gym, but when high school came, I decided to join the team, and I fell in love with it” said Johnson, center for the Georgetown’s women’s basketball team.

Last week, the Tigers defeated Great Lakes Christian College with an outcome of 105–17. In this game, Johnson tied another teammate, Teonia McCune, in rebounding with nine rebounds.

When asked how she felt about her team, these were her

regards: participation in an academic “I absolutely love my setting should not go unnoteam. We’re a very close–knit ticed. Last week, Johnson bunch, and it creates an even closer bond on that court which is extremely important.”

With the exception of one person, we are half freshmen and half seniors so it’s definitely a lot of learning involved for all of us. But the freshmen have stepped up to the challenge and with them I believe we have the potential to be unstoppable this season. We have a long season ahead of us, and I believe we can bring a championship trophy and basketball nets back to Georgetown,“ Johnson said.

Although active on the courts, Johnson’s Source: georgetowncollegeathletics.edu

played in the game against Great Lakes and then boarded a plane to meet her classmates at the American Model United Nations Conference in Chicago. This says leaps and bounds about Johnson’s character on the court and in the classroom.

Johnson is double majoring in French and Political Science.

“Dr. Jana Brill and Dr. Melissa Scheier have helped me so much in my time here” said Johnson. “ I’ve grown to be very enthused about my studies because of these professors. My thirst for knowledge has expanded due to them, and I’ll take that with me wherever I may go.”

As a senior, John-

While the men were honored with the award, the same could be said about the women’s. The cross–country program as a whole sets a perfect example in reflecting the five values that the NAIA is founded upon: integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership are all noticeably prevalent in the cross–country team’s history.

From exemplary academic achievement, titles on the track, and even service to the community at large, it goes without question that the entire school is proud of what this team has accomplished as a whole.

Often times athletic teams

in reaching out to set an example in the Georgetown community really distinguishes this team from its other competitors.

The team not only brought recognition to themselves, but to our school as a whole. This goes to show not only what the true spirit of the NAIA is, but at Georgetown College as well.

Congratulations to the fol-

son understands that academics come first and are the main priority, but basketball is her passion. “When professors care about your success, it really makes a difference in your own personal attitude, on and off the court” said Johnson.

After graduation at Georgetown, Johnson’s plan is to move to Texas and attend Texas A&M to continue her studies in political science and French.

Speaking about life after graduation, Johnson said, “I also happen to be an artist.

After I graduate I would like to become more involved with the arts. I think it’s very important to be well–rounded.”

Cross–country team receives award from NAIA

By KYLIE FITZSIMMONS Staff Writer

The men’s GC cross–country team was awarded the NAIA Buffalo Funds Five Star Champions of Character Team Award this past Friday. The award is based off of character as well as athletic achievement.

Specifically, the award focuses on sportsmanship both in practice and competition as well as off the track in campus and within the community itself.

Georgetown College has never received this award in any sport, marking this Friday a monumental achievement in Tiger history.

are considered to be an entity entirely separate from that of the community or the world of academia.

However, seeing a team that incorporates those other skills to mold the athlete into a much more rounded individual not only brings success to that athlete on the track or field itself; but in those other areas as well.

Georgetown College is distinguished as a liberal arts school in making sure that its students are well versed not only in areas of their own study but across the board.

Seeing a team that not only personifies this on the field (achieving multiple wins as well as national qualifiers), but

lowing people: Austin Snider, Ben Peterson, Dustin Wheeler, Erick Mills, Grant Carr, Jacob Hanser, Nickolas Slucher, as well as, Courtney Lee, Haley Carr, Jenny Wilson, Karina Egger, Kater Riddle, Kayla Dudlck, Kristen Just, Sydney Berry and Tayler Godar, as well as their coach, Luke Garnett! Well–done, Tigers!

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The Georgetonian

T’was the night before Panhellenic recruitment signups finals... (student poem) are now open

By MEGAN NORRIS Staff Writer ‘Twas the night before finals, and all through the school Not a student was studying, for all were too cool.

The light strands were hung by the Pi Kaps with care, And the Sigmas and Lambs were, well, getting there.

Out at Hambrick, a few were imbibing In hopes that professors would fall for some bribing, For still they had papers and tests to be taken, Yet all the night long, their booties were shakin’.

The good kids were safe in their soft, campus beds And wouldn’t need nursing for their little heads.

Still others drank coffee— brewed pot after pot— No longer caring that their nerves were shot.

Most had concluded that Georgetown was cruel, And maybe they no longer hoped for grad school, When out of the sudden, on that night so clear, A wild Laura Johnson, Dean of Students, appeared.

Her spirit was jolly, her demeanor was sprite, As she drew out her phone

and began to write.

Her email was short and concise, but it read, “Tigers, don’t be alarmed but be cautious instead.

There’s been a report of possible confusion Maybe that parking tickets are just an illusion Just know, on behalf Georgetown College Your parking fines are real to the best of my knowledge.

And before I forget, I hope you ace all your tests, Oh! And congratulations to the freshmen for winning Songfest!”

And out from the Quad there arose such a clatter So much that GPD had to intrude in the matter.

“While this may have caused the whole campus distraction, Get back to your Spanish and physics and fractions.

I know you are saying, ‘I hate finals; screw ‘em!’

But sorry not sorry—ya still gotta do ‘em.”

By BAILEE BOGGESS

takes pride in its academics and focuses on During the spring being involved semester at Georgetown, with classes as women on campus have much as possithe opportunity to particible. In fact, a 2.5 pate in Panhellenic RecruitGPA is required ment. This is the process to participate that allows women to get a in Panhellenic better insight on Greek life Recruitment. In as a whole as well as the addition, each individual sororities. sorority has difRecruitment lasts for ferent requirethree days, with each night ments for GPA. having a different theme. Source: Twitter.com Registration The first night will be a Panhellenic sorority recruitment will begin for Panhellenic Values Night, which will on January 21, 2016.

Recruitment is include an informal tour currently open of each sorority house. The to make decisions that occur to women on second night will be dedicated during the three days based on Campus until the end of the to learning more about a par- an individual basis, and not to semester, and it will be availticular sorority’s philanthropy let pressure of others influence able once students come back and will require less casual thinking. from christmas break in Janattire. The third night will be Panhellenic Recruitment uary. Panhellenic representaPreference Night, which will is an event on Georgetown’s tives will be seated outside of be an opportunity to have a campus that is meant to be the Caf at a table. more intimate experience with fun. It allows women to meet Registration is also availa particular sorority. Fancy new and interesting people on able online on the portal. Payattire is worn for this night. campus that they may have not ments of $25 will be accepted More specific information had the chance to meet before. either in cash or a check up will be passed out the WednesEven if someone is not sure until registration closes. In the day before recruitment activi- if they want to be involved evenings, representatives will ties in a meeting for women in Greek life, going through also be setting up information participating. recruitment is a very positive stations in the freshman girl Panhellenic President Kate- process and a wonderful way dorms of Allen and Collier. lyn Christian provided some to introduce and familiarize To provide added support, advice to women interested themselves with the communi- the Panhellenic team will also in participating. She advised ties of women across campus. move into the dorms after to keep an open mind before, However, as fun as all of Christmas break while recruitduring and after recruitment, the festivities are, focusing on ment is going on. as it is designed to be a very academics is something that fun experience for women. sometimes is forgotten during Each organization works the week. Continuing to attend very hard before the events class, completing homework begin to ensure that each assignments, and studying night is fair and fun for every for tests or exams is extremely single woman who enters important. each house. It is also crucial The Greek community Staff Writer

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SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: QUINN PEARSON

By WHITNEY BRYAN Copy Editor Quinn Pearson is a Georgetown College senior whose original plan was to graduate in 2017. She decided to graduate early, so she is now graduating this spring.

Quinn is from Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and decided to come to GC because she liked the small liberal arts atmosphere and liked every professor she met when she toured. She looked into other colleges before applying to Georgetown including Butler, Hanover, Franklin and Centre.

Even though these schools were appealing to her, she felt like GC was her home.

Quinn’s major is psychology and her minor is math.

She was homeschooled her whole life until college and has mixed feelings on how homeschooling went for her.

“I don’t intend to encourage homeschooling and I probably won’t homeschool my children because I feel I didn’t

ories come from her involvements on campus, i n c l u d ing being a member of Phi Mu and being a member of the MPC (Math, Physics and Computer Science) Club Source: Facebook.com during her Quinn (left) is a psychology major who freshman and wants to go to graduate school for forensic sophomore psychology. years.

Quinn’s get the social aspect of life, but favorite class she took at GC I do see the value of it,” she was Calculus 3 with Dr. Roinsaid. estad.

When asked about her Quinn said, “I loved favorite memory from GC, the professor and that class Quinn struggled to just pick because she was a very engagone. She eventually chose the ing professor who made class moment when she switched fun. We got a lot of stuff done her major. She was nervous and had fun doing it. She about the transition but felt was always available for help very welcomed into the new which was great.” major by the faculty and other Quinn’s plans for after colstudents. lege include graduate school Her other favorite mem- for Forensic Psychology

although she has not decided which school yet. She does not plan to live at home, but plans on getting her own apartment somewhere nearby. She thinks she may be interested in staying in Kentucky after graduation but also wants to make time to travel and see the world.

Quinn said she will miss the atmosphere of the campus and will miss having her friends always close by when she leaves GC. Others will miss her, too, including

senior Marina Rust, who said, “Quinn’s commitment to her academics is amazing, but it is even more amazing that she takes time out of her crazy academic life to be there for her friends.”

Quinn’s advice to other GC students and freshmen is to “work hard at academics and make them your top priority.

However, they aren’t everything so leave time for fun, too.

Not every grade will matter in five years, so enjoy college while it lasts.”

Quote My Georgetown Professor “This job would be so much easier if there were no students.” - Dr. Vazzana Posted on the “Quote My Georgetown Professor” Facebook group

Georgetown Tree Huggers

New program poses situations for bystanders

By STAND UP GC Violence Prevention Program Georgetown College will be starting a new violence prevention program that aims at equipping people with the skills to help prevent violence on campus. When you see a potentially violent situation happening, there are many ways you can help without

putting yourself at risk. Please take a moment to read over the following scenarios and brainstorm possible ways that you, as a bystander, could help prevent or reduce violence.

Scenario 1: You are walking through the hallway in your dorm on the way to your room. You begin to hear loud noises coming from one of your neighbor’s rooms. You

do not know this girl very well, but you do know that she is in a relationship. From the hallway, you hear the man yelling and you hear the woman crying.

(continued on pg. 11) The Georgetonian/WHITNEY BRYAN

This week’s Tree Hugger is Sophomore Ashton Trunnell.

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ArtsEntertainment

The Georgetonian

“Because the Internet” is wonderful

By ROSS SMITH Staff Writer

The two year anniversary of my favorite album “Because the Internet” is coming up, and I thought I’d write an article to celebrate it and the success of the artist behind it­­—Donald Glover, an entertainer who has come a long way from his self–proclaimed “nerdy” childhood in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

You may have heard of Glover through his role on the NBC TV comedy “Community,” his Netflix standup “Weirdo,” his roles in recent movies such as “The Martian” and “The Lazarus Effect,” or perhaps you are familiar with his music persona, Childish Gambino.

Gambino is a mastermind who seems to be successful regardless what

he is attempting. If he ran for president, the album, in which Gambino explores I’d probably vote for him. his philosophies.

Childish released his second studio In the final song “Life: The Biggest album “Because the Internet” on Troll,” Childish professes his love to an December 6, 2013. Glover created the unnamed girl (it’s Jhene Aiko) before album while living descending into with his friends in basmadness and delivketball player Chris ering some thematic Bosh’s mansion. They lines: “Because the vibed on their own, internet, mistakes are and the result was a forever/But if we f– mesmerizing concept up on this journey, at album filled with comleast we’re together.” plex themes of life, The album is accomlove, loneliness and panied by the YouSource: Hiphopdx.com the significance of the Tube film “Clapping Wasn’t he on “Commu- for the Wrong Reainternet. nity?”

The album feasons,” and a screentures some mainstream hits such as “V. play written by Glover.

3005” and “Telegraph Avenue.” My “Because the Internet” is an multi– favorite tracks are on the second half of layered album that many are still deci-

phering, so if you are unfamiliar with Childish Gambino, it is okay to start with some of his other music.

He has released several mixtapes, such as “STN MTN” and “Culdesac.”

His 2011 album “Camp” is a great place to start.

Sadly, Glover announced in an NBC interview that he felt his “Childish Gambino” phase had come to an end, but he seemed comfortable with it; he’s accomplished a lot with his music career, and he believes it is time to move on.

What will Donald Glover’s next phase be? The TV network FX has announced that Glover has written and stars in their new comedy series Atlanta, which is set to air next year.

After all, he’s only 32—still too young to run for president.

sparks of hope, but they are amid many suspicions and heartbreaks. I loved this

for people who haven’t seen the movie or have read the book, so I have to be careful about what I have to say. There is, however, after everything is said and done, a poignant quote that comes from a letter from Plutarch, the Rebellion leader’s right hand man: “We’re stupid, fickle creatures with poor memories and a great gift for self–destruction.” There is that inherent fear that things will cycle again, that the games will happen again, that the oppression will happen again, but with a different outlook on them.

It is strangely appropriate, especially given the national conversation on Syrian refugees and the attacks on Paris, as commented upon by many critics. We are in a time of great national conversation, and this movie is a great place to start.

Katniss Everdeen returns

By KATE DOCTOR Web Editor The weekend before Thanksgiving, the popular Hunger Games movie series came to an end with the release of “Mockingjay Part 2.” Jennifer Lawrence comes back as Katniss Everdeen in this somber film, continuing the fight against the oppressive Capital and aligning herself with the rebels.

However, not everything is as it seems, and she has to be careful whom she can trust.

I have seen all of the movies in this series and have been following these movies ever since they first started coming out. Compared to all of the other movies in this series, “Mockingjay Part 2” is very somber, and there are very few light spots in the story.

The battle moves into the streets of the illustrious Capitol, where there are traps and tricks at every turn. There are

while the world is asking, “What do we do about this?” This movie is about a war, plain and simple. It is talking about the things that come with war: death, the loss of life, and the question of what is Source: Abcnews.go.com the right Katniss stands with her army behind her, ready for a fight. t h i n g to do. movie, but it also broke my heart at the Where does the line stop? This is somesame time. thing Katniss struggles with being on It was especially poignant in the the rebellion side against an oppressive tumultuous time we are in, especially government. in the aftermath of the Paris attacks and I am afraid of spoiling anything

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Adele’s “25” reaching for the charts

By BAILEE BOGGESS Staff Writer On November 20, Adele—one of this decade’s most popular artists— released her third and newest album titled “25.” Containing 11 new tracks, this album continues the raw and passionate tone seen in the previous albums. Popular songs that have been played on the radio previous to the album’s release, such as “Hello” and “When We Were Young,” are featured on the album.

Two songs that I enjoyed were “Water Under the Bridge” and “River Lea.” They both have a fresh, more upbeat vibe than the other songs that focus more on the emotional side.

This was also something new that makes Adele so versatile is the fact I noticed about the that she is able album. Instead of to touch those including all balwho may have lads, songs that not had the would be considexperiences. ered more in the Another favorpop genre were on ite thing about the album. the album for Perhaps my me is how it favorite part of the changes from album is how relata sad and emoable the lyrics are, tional tone to a especially if the goodbye meslistener has been sage. in a tumultuous Popularity relationship or had for “25” has Source: Kingsofar.com their heart broken grown with an This looks a lot like her second album before. intense fever cover.

However, what across the nation

in the 11 days since the release. It was even featured on night time television such as “Saturday Night Live” and “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon.

Adele fans can find and purchase the album on iTunes, any other online music purchasing website, or in stores.

Overall, Adele’s new album is one that everyone—both young and old—can sing along to. Most likely, it will be another album released by the latest queen of the charts that will become a timeless album to be sung throughout generations.

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Customize your robots in “Custom Robo Arena”

By JOHN WAITE Staff Writer I remember getting “Custom Robo Arena” and instantly falling in love with it. It’s so fun to play, and I never get tired of playing it. This is the second Custom Robo game released in the U.S., but it is the fifth game in the series. Custom Robos are small robots that you control with your mind and battle other people’s Robos. I mean, how awesome is that? Enough gushing; on to the story.

The story starts out with you moving into the town of Midheart and getting your first Robo from your dad, who builds Robos for a living. On your first day of school you have your first Robo fight and win. You then join Team Numero Uno, a Robo fighting team at the school, with your new friends Liz and Dennis, whom you meet during the fight. With your team, you train and compete in school tournaments all

over the place. You then become a part do not dare spoil. The characters are fun of the police force dealing with illegal and enjoyable. Some of the filler misR o b o sions fightare just i n g , boring. fighting There withis one out an t i m e arena y o u a n d h a v e illegal to play parts, Hide– because a n d – of your Source: Thepocketplayers.com S e e k s k i l l . It’s like Pokemon, but with robots. with the You become so skilled that Team principle, your friends and the younger Numero Uno goes on to the Robo Cup, sister of one of the rival schools team. the most important tournament for I don’t remember why you had to Robo Fighting. However, something do this, all I know is that it sucked. fishing is going on, and it’s your job to Anyway, on to the gameplay. find out what.

The gameplay is really solid. You Overall, I love this story. It’s a control a Robo and fight others with coming of age story that feels like you’re bombs, guns, and missiles. The first really improving and getting better. Robo with zero heath loses. Like the The game does have some twist that I name says, you can customize your

Robo with different parts and you have a lot of Robos to choose from. You start out with the Ray II, then move on to the Ray III. These are great for balanced gameplay. However, you can just buy new ones and use whatever fits your style. The post–game is where the game gets really hard. You have to fight everyone that you’ve met to become a Grand Master. I’m still working on this years after I’ve beaten the game. If you want a good challenge to finish off a game, here it is.

I love this game so much. This was my favorite game for the longest time.

The gameplay is solid and the story is awesome. Granted, there are some pretty dumb moments in the story, but that’s fine. You can play this game on the DS. If you want more games like this, check out “Little Battlers eXperience” for the 3DS. It has similar gameplay, but with more customization.

Opinion The Georgetonian The refugees deserve a home

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By BAILEE BOGGESS Staff Writer Due to the crisis that has been evolving for quite some time in Syria, citizens of the tumultuous country have had no choice but to flee. America, being the free country that we are, is a place that many foreigners look to go to after experiencing crises such as the refugees have.

There is a large number of Syrians immigrating, possibly up to the tens of thousands.

Cities in specific states all across the country have been chosen for the refugees to relocate to. The cities in Kentucky are Louisville, Owensboro, Lexington and Bowling Green.

Shelter will be provided in various international centers and temporary government aid will be given to assist in the transition.

When the news was released that the refugees would be immigrating to the United States, some Americans erupted into outrage. Because of the terrorist attacks that have occurred recently from the group ISIS (such as those in Paris and Lebanon), an intense fear has grown of people who come from the Middle East.

Unfortunately, stereotypes and generalizations about these people have become more stagnant in our culture as well. It is almost as if Americans believe that everyone who comes to America as a refugee will have some sort of connection to the terrorist attacks or a terrorist group. Because of these stereotypes, protesters

want to deny the Syrians the right to enter the country.

However, is this really our right? Are we not all just immigrants ourselves? Are American rights and freedoms not applicable to others across the world? More importantly, who are we as citizens of a first–world country to deny another human from a country filled with extreme terrorism, violence and war these rights?

For a moment, imagine living in a city where the alarm

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Syrian refugees cross the desert of the Middle East in hopes to escape tyranny. clock in the morning is a gunfire instead of an iPhone. Or, elementary age children are being recruited to use assault rifles on other people. Walking to get groceries would be a challenge because the location of the next attack or war zone would never be known. In fact, many citizens cannot even afford groceries or do not have access to food in the first place.

Starvation, physical violence, death and mass destruction surround Syrians on a daily

basis.

Leaving is their only method of survival at this point. When they finally have the opportunity to leave, the screening process to become an immigrant is an extremely specific and meticulous process. There are many steps that include security clearances, health screenings, interviews, and a need–based selection process. After passing these qualifications, all costs must be repaid to the government and a job must be secured after a specific amount of time living in the U.S. Precautions are taken to ensure that terrorists do not enter the country.

Therefore, refuge is not given to these individuals. They are not simply allowed to enter the country for free and given government aid to live off of for the rest of their lives. Just as any other American citizen would have to do, refugees are expected to give back to the country and make contributions through working and other things.

Therefore, is having a few thousand extra people come into the country going to cause added expenses for the government? Maybe. Will it cause any inconvenience to the average, every day citizen living in the communities where they will be located? Absolutely not. All in all, the fear of terrorism from individuals from the Middle East is a logical fear, but it is important not to generalize all the individuals who desperately need our help to survive.

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Positions for bystanders, from Features pg. 7, (cont.)

As you approach the door, you hear the man call her a harsh name, then a series of thuds and crashes, followed by screams from the woman.

Scenario 2: You are out with your friends at a party.

Everybody has been drinking some and you see a girl named Macy, who is in one of your classes, is belligerently drunk.

You have noticed that the same guy has been with her for some time now and keeps giving her more alcohol. She is choosing to drink it without any real hesitation and seems to be having a good time with him. The guy she is with, Steve, pulls her up and helps her to walk. They are starting

to get ready to leave the party and you notice that Steve is significantly less intoxicated than Macy. Steve appears to be genuinely interested in Macy, and she doesn’t seem to be protesting any of his advances.

You are unaware of who Macy came to the party with and are having a good time yourself.

Scenario 3: Your roommate just broke up with her boyfriend. Their relationship was an on–again–off–again relationship, but this time she was determined to end it for good. Her ex–boyfriend, John, thought it was another one of their small breakups and starts pursuing her again. Your roommate, Mary, asked John

to stop, telling him her intentions of having the relationship over for good. He refused to believe her and continued to text her and call her begging her to take him back. He even started showing up to her classes and other activities just to beg her in person. Mary is beginning to worry about her safety because John is starting to give her small threats like “she better not get a new boyfriend” and “she’ll regret not getting back together with him.”

Scenario 4: Your best friend, Celine, is in a relationship with a guy who constantly demands sex from her. While she has had sex with him before and

is okay with it on some occasions, Celine isn’t okay with how demanding and forceful John is becoming. Celine has become tired of these expectations and has started to resent John. She does not know what to do. When she has tried to talk to him about it in the past, John apologizes and then goes back to using force to get what he wants.

Scenario 5: You are leaving a gathering late one Friday night when you walk past a car in the parking lot that is occupied by a couple you recently witnessed arguing.

They seemed to be rude and disrespectful to one another while they were at the event.

You now witness the woman in the driver’s seat slapping the man you know to be her boyfriend. The man is not fighting back; he only has his arms up attempting to protect himself from her strikes. You are shocked and do not understand why he is not defending himself. The man attempts to exit the vehicle, but the woman clings onto his coat sleeve and prevents him from leaving.

After numerous attempts, the man makes his way out of the vehicle, but not without the woman clinging to his back.

How should you respond in a situation like this?

Radical extremism comes in many forms

By WILLIAM THOMAS Opinion Columnist

Donald Trump, for weeks, has been spewing absurd and toxic speeches about Islam and its role in the terror attacks across the globe.

He speaks of the countless acts of terror that have occurred over the years and how Islam should be taken down before it gets worse.

He even suggested that here in America, the land of religious freedom, we should require all Muslims to register in some database so that they could be tracked or watched or something crazy.

We all know Donald Trump is a bit wacky, but this problem of radical Islamophobia lies far beyond the crowds he preaches to. If you asked any given person at Walmart

if they were scared of Muslims or Islam, there is a good chance that person would say “yes.” If you asked that person if they believed Islam is directly associated with terrorism, there is a good chance they would say “yes” again.

I have even had experience with my coworkers at Holiday World, a theme park in Indiana, who have said they get nervous when they see a woman with a head cover or a Middle Eastern man get on a ride. I have to bite my tongue hard to avoid calling them out in front of the guests.

The problem with this sort of ignorant hatred is just that— it is ignorant. Terrorism is not Islamic, and neither is Islam terroristic.

Just look at the events in the United States over the past few years: Robert Dear, who just

last week killed three people and injured many more, is a white, non–Muslim American.

Dylann Roof, who killed nine people worshipping at a church, is a white, non–Muslim American. Adam Lanza, who killed 26 people at an elementary school in Connecticut, is a white, non–Muslim American.

James Holmes, who killed 12 and injured 70 in a Colorado movie theater, is a white, non– Muslim American.

Have there been people who claim Islam as the basis for their killing? Certainly. The Boston Bombers and 9/11 perpetrators come to mind. The problem, though, does not lie in Islam. The problem lies in fundamentalist hatred and bigotry.

Daesh (ISIS) is a radical extremist group, but they do not represent all Muslims.

Robert Dear is a radical extrem- stand up for openness, for ist and anti–abortion advocate, equality, for social justice and but he doesn’t represent all for humanity. That is what pro–life individuals. Dylann will truly Make America Great Roof is a radical extremist Again. and white supremacist, but he doesn’t represent all white people.

These groups and individuals stand in hatred, not in religion, not in a valid ethical stance and not in a normal, humane view.

It is time to take a stand, not against Islam, but against this terrible injustice that is fundamentalism and extremism.

What Source: Newyorker.com leads to violence is A father and son pay respects to the fear and the hatred memorial for the victims of the Planned that stems from Parenthood shooting. that fear. We must

THE BACKPAGE Christmas Wish List

By Raleigh Dixon BackPage Editor Normally in these articles, I take the time to comment on an important issue that has struck a particular chord within me. In this two week hiatus, there have indeed been a number of alarming events that have evoked passionate responses from me.

While I throughly enjoy sharing my opinions on controversial issues, I also realize that we’ve come to THAT time of the year.

You know what I’m talking about.

It’s that post–Thanksgiving, God I’m so full how could I possibly go from pounding four heavy meals a day and laying on the couch watching Netflix to waking up at 8:00 for a gen–ed that has literally nothing to do with my life and is absolutely not preparing me for my future, wow the caf really is terrible how have I been surviving all semester, do I really have to start studying for finals or can I just watch cat videos, time of that year.

As peppermint mochas runneth over and Christmas music penetrates every thought in my mind and fiber of my being, I just can’t bring myself to write another piece satirizing a current event or calling out some systemic bigotry.

Instead, I am going to offer you an insight into the random workings of my mind. A scary thought, to be sure.

But I feel like there are not many good ways to really know somebody.

Sure, you could talk to them about their past experiences, their dreams, beliefs and hopes. Ask them about their families, friends and acquaintances.

You know: the good stuff.

But, instead of getting into any of that silly stuff, I’m just going to take you back to the good ol’ days and, in the spirit of the holiday, fill out my Christmas list to (insert imaginary figure here). So, without any further adieu, here it is: 1. My 21st birthday 2. My metabolism from 5 years ago 3. A beard 4. Bernie Sanders as the next President of the United States.

5. Donald Trump to fade into obscurity 6. The University of Kentucky to have a winning football season 7. Nationwide legalization of marijuana 8. Socks 9. Those two polls to be removed from the front of South Campus 10. The Caf to expand dinner options beyond Tex-Mex,

pizza and burgers 11. 400 Tiger Dollars 12. Discover the mastermind behind John F. Kennedy’s assasination 13. Abolishment of Black Friday sales 14. New sound system for my awesome dad–mobile 15. CHIK FIL–A OPEN ON SUNDAYS 16. Beyoncé 17. The library to be open when I’m actually studying 18. An NBA Championship for Lebron in Cleveland 19. Troy Polamalu’s hair 20. Troy Bolton’s mad game 21. Good decision–making skills 22. Bean boots to get off back– order 23. Rob Gronkowski’s knee to actually heal in time for the playoffs 24. People who claim to be “Pro– Life” to actually care about human lives and not just fetuses 25. A new printer for the Georgetonian office 26. Skal Labissiere to dunk all over Quentin Snider 27. A comprehensive and practical alcohol policy (LOL)

In all honesty, I had every

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intention of filling this entire BackPage with an amazing Christmas list.

But then I got distracted by pizza and realized that in order to fill this entire page would require me to write a list that had about 100 wishes on it.

This is not to say that I got lazy per–se. I’m just saying that it is pretty difficult to think of 100 things that I actually want.

I prefer to think that I am content enough with the lot that I have been given in this life. So much so in fact that I could only think of 27 things that I wanted for Christmas this year.

(And if we’re keeping up with this honesty train, 80% of those wishes are not exactly top–notch priorities).

I have had fun writing this semester. I hope that you have had half as much fun reading what I have had to say. I would just like to take the time to wish you luck on your finals and to extend an invitation for you to write against me next semester. Despite my note in the last Georgetonian, I haven’t had any takers yet.

God speed. Blue and Gold Forever.

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