The University of the Cumberlands Student Newspaper
Fall Issue 3 September 20, 2018
September 20, 2018
Letter from the Editor Dear Patriots, We’ve all had a little time to adjust to the new semester and establish new routines to find both success and some much needed R&R. I think that there are some semesters that are harder than others for one reason or another. I found myself thinking about some rough semesters that I had throughout my college career, as well as some of the complaints and fears that some freshman and sophomore students have confided in me. My suggestion to help get you through a rough semester? Establish a good relationship with your professors. For some people, contacting your professor outside of class is probably up there with getting teeth pulled, but it doesn’t have to be nor should it be. Professors are a resource to utilize when we don’t quite understand something, and most will be more than willing to answer our questions in an e-mail or over the phone. It doesn’t make sense to “just wing it” when professors want us to succeed. Which leads me to criticism. As a journalist and editor, I’ve had my fair share of critics and I’ve done my fair share of critiquing. If I have learned anything from my experiences, then it is that you must know when someone is being critical of your work to help you grow. Professors will mark up your papers in red ink, I even had one who used purple ink, but it isn’t anything personal. I think that students can feel defeated or angry that their work didn’t meet the expectations of their professor. Don’t get mad; get better. A lot of students don’t seem to realize that if you ask what you could do better on one assignment then your next one will be much stronger. To summarize: ask and you shall receive. That is my advice to helping succeed this semester. As for that R&R I mentioned earlier just continue reading and check out what has been going on around campus. Go see “Abigail 1702,” binge-watch “Friends,” check out our playlist this week and learn how to be fashionable while doing both.
Sincerely,
Editor-In-Chief Zane Ross Managing Editor Emilee Agee Faculty Adviser Jeremiah Massengale Staff Haley Bullock Leanne Gregory Mike Krzyston Rebecca Lewter Jessica McFerron Jenna Rose Nichole Sharp Tara Todd Hunter West Dan Williams Kenzie Wright
Email comments, concerns or tips to: thepatriot@ucumberlands.edu or call us at 606-539-4172 7000 College Station Drive Williamsburg, Kentucky 40769 The Patriot is the student publication of the University of the Cumberlands. Our goal is to provide timely and original content by highlighting campus news and views.
Zane Ross, Editor-in-Chief
Award-winning member of the Associated Collegiate Press and Kentucky Press Association.
WCCR 94.5 back in action
Page 3 News
Campus radio station back on air after major storm damage
Photo by Zane Ross
BY DAN WILLI AMS Staff Writer
During the summer a thunderstorm hit Williamsburg and lightning struck WCCR’s radio tower in the middle of UC’s campus. The lightning caused a power surge to hit the transmitter and the outputs. WCCR 94.5 LPFM, the campus radio station, was off the air from June 25 until August 11. Luckily the station’s equipment was insured and new equipment was ordered and installed. And now the station is broadcasting over airwaves again and has also returned to streaming online. Dr. Keith Semmel, general manager for WCCR, said, “It has been a particularly long, silent, frustrating summer. We are excited to be back on the air. I know we’re starting the season late but I hope it will still be a great one.” Zane Ross, a student DJ for WCCR, who hosts shows like “The Time Warp,” “Rock in a Hard Place” and “Pop Culture Shock,” said, “I planned on returning for another semester for ‘Pop Culture Shock.’ I missed the opportunity of putting out content while the radio station was down and adding to the amount of listeners the show already had. I wasn’t sure when the station would return and thought I wouldn’t be able to complete my last semester with ‘Pop Culture Shock’ causing the show to die off.” Due to the storm damage, Semmel’s COMM 238 radio broadcasting course was cancelled for the fall semester and will be offered instead in the spring semester.
Zach Brogan expresses excitement for the revitalized station.
Semmel said, “For me it was a little nerve racking, because I didn’t know if I was going to be able to offer the class. My primary concern was letting the students know, because I’d hate for people to come back, to walk into the class and, ‘surprise,’ we aren’t teaching the course.” Christie Funk, a student who was enrolled in the radio broadcasting class, said, “Honestly, I was super excited to take this class. I heard nothing but great things about it and I was looking forward to being a part of it. When I heard it wasn’t available this semester, I got nervous because I needed to take it to graduate. But, I heard it will be ready for the spring and I’m so excited to be able to take radio broadcasting finally.” WCCR is currently putting together its schedule of programs for the fall semester, but is looking for new on-air talent to join the all-volunteer staff. Semmel added, “Again we want to extend an invitation to every student, faculty and staff member on campus who might be interested in continuing the WCCR tradition for the remainder of this semester. Come see me.” The radio station, which features a wide variety of music styles, can be heard from a 10-mile radius throughout Williamsburg and parts of Corbin and Jellico. The station can also be streamed live online via www.ucumberlands.edu/ wccr.
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Open House: the rules have changed
Photo by Maranda Young
BY M AR ANDA YOUNG
Brooklyn Floister and Nathaniel Cox study during open house.
Staff Writer
All freshmen and transfer students are always psyched to hear what the rules are around campus. They discover that becoming an adult comes with many responsibilities and many privileges. One of those privileges is called Open House. Upper classmen think they know the rules, but there’s always something new to be learned. If you haven’t already heard, “open house” is a designated time on campus that men can go into women’s dorms and vice versa by signing in with the Resident Assistant on-duty. In previous years, the rules always included feet-on-the-floor and lights having to be on, but this year some rules have significantly changed. “We require the doors to be open, but the lights may be off,” said Andrew Underwood, UC dean of student life. “Guests and hosts may not share blankets, but as long as behavior is appropriate you may sit on a bed together. We are trying to treat the UC students as adults. They come here to be adults, so they need to act like adults.” Each hall’s resident assistants are the ones in charge of enforcing the rules around the dorm. If students break these rules, they will have to report to the resident hall director and face disciplinary actions. UC senior Andrea Wheeler, a RA in Harth Hall, spoke about how surprised she was when she was first informed of the rule changes. Wheeler
said, “New rules are defiantly a step in the right direction.” Since the rules have changed, students seem to be following them more efficiently. Brad Ballou, a UC year senior, commented, “When I first found out about ‘open house,’ it was a restricted thing. Sundays were a no go.” Ballou said he feels that the changes to Open House can be a good thing. Ballou adds, “If it’s for study habits and you are placed in a study group a class with others and you have nowhere to go on campus, it could be a good thing.” Some students’ opinions vary when it comes to the new changes for “open house.” Praise Ola, a UC freshman said, “In my opinion we need more privacy. We are grownups and we can decide what is good and bad.” UC freshman JD Collins said he appreciates how open houses gives students. Collins said, “A private place to study and be comfortable.” Hannah Carrier, a UC freshman, added, “I enjoy hanging out with a group of friends in the dorm without a ton of random people.” Students may participate in “open house” in the dorms on campus during designated hours: Monday through Thursday from 6-11 p.m., Friday 6 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturday 2-4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.-1 a.m. and Sunday 2-4:30 p.m. and 6-11 p.m.
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A redeeming tale UC theatre prepares for the fall production of “Abigail/1702”
Photo by Maranda Young Students look at promotional materials for the upcoming play.
BY MIKE KR Z YSTON Sta ff Writer
With the fall semester in full swing, the University of the Cumberlands will soon be premiering its first theatre production of the school year. “Abigail/1702: A Twice-Told Tale” will begin its fournight run on Thursday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m., and span to Sunday, September 23 at 2 p.m. in the Kohn Theatre. The production is set ten years after the Salem witch trials and is like a sequel, of sorts, to Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible.” The play follows the trials and tribulations of Abigail Williams, a woman with a dark past seeking redemption. “I just really hope that people feel for Abigail, because it is a story about forgiveness, and learning that no matter what you have done, you can still be saved,” says Tyler Kohn, a UC sophomore actor who portrays Abigail. The play takes place just outside of Boston, Massachusetts in 1702, where Abigail works in a pest house treating victims of smallpox. It is a story of redemption, as Abigail is attempting to repent for her sins and her past actions in Salem. The story also features themes of grace and the constant battle between what Abigail thinks is right and wrong. “It’s getting close to Halloween and October, so I think the audience is going to appreciate this play. There’s a constant sense of dread there, it’s kind of thrilling,” says Simon Robinson, a UC junior
who portrays John Brown in the play, a sailor who is affected by smallpox and treated by Abigail. What may take audiences by surprise is the set-up of the stage and props for this production. Rather than having an elevated stage with one vantage point for the viewers, “Abigail/1702 A Twice Told Tale” features arena-style seating, with the seats surrounding the stage. While this can cause challenges for the lighting and prop crew, it creates a more intimate and dramatic environment for all who come to watch. The characters become more vulnerable, being seen from all angles, and the audience is almost placed right in the middle of the action. “It’s going to be a lot more intimate, and that may sound cheesy but that’s the best way to describe it. There’s nowhere for the audience to go and there’s nowhere for the actors to go,” says Robinson. As the rehearsals are winding down, there is only a short amount of time until the curtain opens on the production. “I’m very excited to perform,” says Kohn, “I think it’s going to be our best production yet and I hope everyone is going to love it.”
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Fashion in flux How to survive Kentucky weather and look good doing it
BY HUNTER WEST Sta ff Writer
For those who are not from Kentucky or the surrounding area, we have finally come to perhaps the most dreadful time of the year. The time of the year when it is sweater weather in the morning and 100 degrees by the afternoon. I hope to offer some helpful hints for both newcomers to Kentucky living and the seasoned veterans. First and foremost, get a reliable weather app for your phone and before you pick out your outfit for the day, check the predicted temperatures. Be sure to not just look at it for the first few hours, check it for the full day. It is not uncommon for it to be 60 degrees in the morning and then a few hours later 80. So, keep that in mind. Plus, check for any predictions of rain. With these fluctuating temperatures it is also not uncommon to see pop up rain showers and that could also affect what clothes you decide to wear. The fashion solution to these troublesome temperatures is layering. A nice jacket will be your friend over the next couple of weeks. My recommendation would be a denim jacket. It’s a timeless classic that has found its way as a staple in fashion for generations. It gives any outfit a sense of style. Pair it with jeans and button-up or a pair of shorts and a graphic t-shirt. It works with anything. Furthermore, it will keep you warm in the mornings and you can just take it off and throw it in your backpack when it gets hot in the afternoon. In addition to denim, having a nice rain jacket is also recommended. Due to the changes in Kentucky weather, especially the location of Cumberlands, rain is inevitable. Having a decent rain jacket is paramount. While you
Photos by Nichole Sharp
are planning your outfits and deciding what to layer, keep in mind the color choices. During the fall and winter months it is more socially acceptable to wear duller, muted colors, because they match the natural tones of the outdoors this time of year. Once you have picked your outfit and decided on the colors, now consider the accessories. Scarfs are becoming popular again, so do not be afraid to pair one with almost any outfit. Adding one will complement the outfit as well as adding another style point. Keep in mind that minimal is better; do not over do it with accessories. We all cannot look like Johnny Depp. I know college students don’t have a lot of spare money lying around to spend on new clothes. I have a few recommendations for this too. Any clothing store you go to should have a clearance section; go there first. You can typically find something similar to what you are looking for on sale because it is not a name-brand item. Google the store you are thinking about shopping at and see what sales and or coupons they are currently offering, you can save big with just a few minutes of looking. Keep in mind, it is also not beneath you to shop at Goodwill or other thrift stores. They are a college student’s saving grace when it comes to finding clothes on the cheap. By following these few pieces of advice you will be able to survive the crazy Kentucky weather and look stylish doing it. And style points do matter; just saying.
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3 more style tips to consider as the weather is in transition
Bright colors are your friend. Pair your denim jacket with pants or shorts that provide a pop of color.
Bust out the boots. Boots will go with any outfit as your wardrobe starts adjusting to colder temperatures. While less is more with jewelry, a statement necklace or bracelet can complete an outfit.
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Always Remember Students and staff gathered to honor those affected by 9-11. The English honor society, in tandem with the psychology honor society, planned their annual 1,000 Lights event in acknowledgement of the lives lost in 9-11 as well as those affected by PTSD. The Hutton School of Business hosted the annual 9-11 Ceremony.
Photo by Nichole Sharp
Photo by Nichole Sharp Photo by Zane Ross
Photo by Zane Ross Photo by Zane Ross
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The Top Five Most Relatable Friends Episodes To Watch This Semester Photo by Zane Ross
BY JENNA ROSE Staff Writer
It’s hard not to love a show like “Friends.” The character quirks, hilarious jokes, quotable lines, and touching moments make it a fan-favorite of many. The “friends” are in their 20s living in New York City but it is surprisingly relatable for small-town college students. Even though every episode is comedy gold, these are the top five relatable episodes to watch this semester and warning: there may be spoilers. 1. “The One With George Stephanopoulos” Season 1, Episode 4 In the beginning of this episode, Rachel, who has recently made the decision to stop relying on her parents for money, gets her first paycheck. Like many of us, she’s excited because she finally accomplished a task that we like to call “adulting”. When she opens the check she says, “I worked for this...and it was totally not worth it!” The Friends throw in their uplifting comments and add their humour to the mix by giving her large tips. She soon begins to realize that every friend she had in the past is now either married, engaged, or getting a promotion. With this realization, Rachel brings her disappointment home to Phoebe and Monica who are setting up for a fun sleepover. A few scenes later the girls are seen lying around when Monica says, “I don’t have a plan…” She then asks Phoebe if she has a plan to which she replies, “I don’t even have a pla.” Almost every college student can relate to Rachel. College is a strange age where students are in very different walks of life. We are all going somewhere but let’s be honest... none of us have a “pla.”
2. “The One With the Blackout” Season 1, Episode 7 Crushes. We all get them and none of us can act normal around them. In this episode, Chandler is the epitome of what not to do in front of a crush. During a blackout Chandler gets stuck in an ATM vestibule at the bank with Jill Goodacre. Being in this dilemma with a Victoria’s Secret model gets the best of Chandler in the most hilarious ways. When Jill offers him a piece of gum he turns her down and immediately regrets it. To fix his bad decision he breaks the awkward silence with, “On second thought, gum would be perfection.” This mess of communication was clearly going nowhere fast. In another effort to impress Jill, Chandler chooses to blow a bubble because it has a, “boyish charm”. He prepares and waits until she is looking then fails again when he spits his gum out onto the wall. His awkwardness in this episode is bad enough to make anyone feel better about his/her conversations with a crush. If Chandler’s quirkiness wasn’t enough, this episode also follows Ross in dealing with an extreme case of being friendzoned and features a secret form of communication between two friends. It’s packed full of college-life relatability.
Photos courtesy of NBC
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3. “The One With the Cheesecakes” Season 7, Episode 11 Have you heard of the freshman 15? There is a reason it exists: college students love food. We also have no money so any free snack is something we don’t ignore. In this episode, Chandler and Rachel find a cheesecake intended for another lady in the apartment building. They decide to keep it because it’s just too delicious. After they have eaten a large portion of the desert Chandler states, “I’m full, yet I know if I stop eating this, I’ll regret it.” They later feel guilt for taking someone else’s cheesecake and that develops into a fight over the it. They split it in half and Rachel walks out saying, “Don’t come crying to me if you eat your piece too fast!” She trips walking out and drops her slice on the floor. Their banter results in Rachel knocking Chandler’s half out of his hands. The next scene shows them down on the floor eating the cheesecake when Joey shows up, pulls a fork out of his jacket and says, “Hey, what are we having?” Joey teaches us a life lesson in this episode: you never know when you may need a fork so it’s best to have one on hand. 4. “The One With Unagi” Season 6, Episode 17 This episode is relatable to anyone who has dealt with a “know-it-all.” It starts with Rachel and Phoebe telling Ross that they went to a self defense class. He doesn’t believe that the girls are fully ready to defend themselves after one class so Rachel dares him to act like a predator to which he replies, “Well, of course you can defend yourself from an attack that you know is coming.” He then lets them know that he has studied “kara-tay” for a long time and informs them of the art of unagi, a state of total awareness. The girls ignore him and talk about how unagi is also a type of sushi. In an attempt to prove his point, Ross jumps at the girls yelling, “Danger!” This only frustrates them more so they decide to scare Ross in his apartment. He screams like a girl and Rachel says, “Ahh, salmon skin roll.” This episode is full of laugh inducing storylines and everyone loves to see a “know-it-all” be proven wrong. 5. “The One With All the Resolutions” Season 5, Episode 11 After high school everyone has big plans for the next four years of their lives. Much like New Years resolutions, these plans don’t always pan out how we would like them too. This is typically because the resolutions are too ambitious like Ross, Chandler, and Rachel’s in this episode. Ross decides to do something new every day which leads him to buy and wear leather pants. The friends make a bet that Chandler can’t go a week without making fun of one of them which proves to be difficult with Ross and his new fashion style. To top it all off, Rachel chooses to not gossip and this decision eats at her when she finds out that two of the friends are secretly dating. They each have their own breakdown because of the resolutions such as when Chandler yells, “Does no one else see that Ross is wearing leather pants? Someone comment on the pants!” Ross has an issue on a date where he gets stuck in the girls bathroom unable to get his leather pants back up and hits himself in the forehead trying. Finally, Rachel tries her best to share what she knows with Joey. Resolutions are hard to keep so don’t make their mistakes and stray from the ones that aren’t likely.
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Comics with Caitlyn By Mike Krzyston
Perfect for a rainy day, press play and take a breather with these songs.
SONG
ARTIST
I Know It’s Over - 2011 Remastered Version The Smiths (What A) Wonderful World
Art Garkfunkel
Byegone
Volcano Choir
Love Like Ghosts
Lord Huron
Space Songs
Beach House
Notion
Tash Sultana
Hey Ya - solo version
Obadiah Parker
In My Room
The Beach Boys, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Here In Spirit River Yes I’m Changing Angel Eyes Elbow Pain
Jim James Leon Bridges Tame Impala Ella Fitzgerald Glue Trip