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April 14, 2016

VOLUME 89 | ISSUE 22

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World Record attempt falls short

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SARAH GRAMMER & EMILY HOLLINGSWORTH News Editors

The University of Mary Washington’s students, staff, faculty and community members came together to attempt breaking a world record to honor retiring President Hurley. The goal, which was to beat the 432 pairs who hold the record for most simultaneous jumping high-fives, fell short with only 198 pairs participating. Guiness World Records was present at the event to make it an official attempt. The doors opened at 2 p.m. in the Anderson Center, police standing guard at the entrance checking bags. Participants were arranged in rows in the Ron Rosner Arena to wait for the moment of the record breaking attempt to take place. Many who attended were chil-

dren who could be seen practicing their jumping high-fives while they waited. At 3 p.m., emcees Cedric Rucker, dean of student life and Mikey Barnes, junior communication and digital studies major, took the stand. Rucker and Barnes entertained the early arrivals with trivia questions and prizes while late-arriving participants trickled in all the way until the official attempt at 4 p.m. Stewards, who were required to be unaffiliated with the school, were present to judge whether or not everyone’s high-fives were successful, removing those individuals who left before the end from the final numbers and calculating the final score.

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MOVE brings prospective students JACOB ATKINSON Staff Writer

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Ecology club travels to West Virginia, learns dangers of coal mining KELLY EMMRICH Assistant Life Editor

Former employee of Massey Energy, Junior Walk spoke out about the harrowing effects of the coal companies on his friends, family and his mountains. Massey Energy is a coal company that was bought out by Alpha Natural Resources after Massey Energy was involved with several scandals. Walk was born and raised in Eunice, West Virginia. He’s lived his life on Coal River and been surrounded by mountains, wildlife and Appalachian culture. He has been working with Coal River Mountain Watch, an organization that works to stop the destruction of communities and environment by mountaintop removal mining, for the past four years. Part of his job is also hosting student groups and educating them about Coal River Mountain Top. University of Mary Washington’s Ecology club traveled to Naoma, West

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Virginia over spring break to learn about mountaintop removal and the harrowing effects that the coal companies have on the lives of the residents. The students spent the days hiking, picking up trash and hearing stories from locals. “It was an incredibly moving experience to go on this trip. I didn’t realize that people lived like this in America,” said sophomore sociology major Rose Frechette. According to Walk, the good parts of his childhood were when he was able to go back into the woods to hike and camp. The negative parts were how he had no clean water to drink, and his family lived below the poverty line. “I’d be gone for days, and no one had to worry about me they knew where I was at,” Walk said, reflecting on his childhood. “My family knew I was okay, just getting to enjoy nature like

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The University of Mary Washington housed prospective students from Friday, April 8 to Saturday, April 9 as a part of its MOVE (Multicultural Overnight Visit Experience) initiative. The program focuses on broadening the diversity on campus and pairs a visiting student with an enrolled student. The visiting student stayed the night with the enrolled student in their residence hall as well as attended classes and campus activities with them for the majority of the day. By attending classes with current students, prospective students got a legitimate experience as to what a college course is like; sitting in helps them transition from high school because they have a better idea of how the classes run before they arrive for their first college course. By living with an active student, the visitors also get to make their first real connections and memories on campus. A big part of the MOVE initiative

for the visiting students was seeing many parts of campus and experiencing conversations and events that they might not be able to experience on a standard one-day tour. Freshman Matt Candy spoke about the initiative as he housed a prospective student. He mentioned his thoughts on how the program was a well-rounded way for the prospective students to gather their true opinions of the campus and school, based on more than a simple one-day visit. It gave them a deeper, more significant experience with the members of our community. “Personally, I believe that it was a unique program that explains a little more about college than a simple tour does. It was effective enough to show prospective students what classes are like, dorm life, and campus activities that occur weekly like Reel Deels and other events like the Multicultural Fair,” Candy said. The MOVE initiative was scheduled in tandem with the 26th annual

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Provost Jonathan Levin speaks to prospective students last Friday in Lee Hall as part of MOVE.

CURTAIN CALL

RAMPED UP

OPPORTUNITY LOST

Klein Theatre shows Tartuffe as last play of year

Disability access on campus questioned

Women’s rugby loses bid to DIII tourney on home pitch

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NEWS

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SECTION EDITORS NEWS Sarah Grammer Emily Hollingsworth

VIEWPOINTS Hannah Parker

LIFE Della Hethcox

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ANDREW ARENAS Staff Writer

President Obama upped his efforts to confront what has now become a national epidemic of heroin and prescription drug abuse on March 29. At the National Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit in Atlanta, Obama met with individuals in recovery, family members, medical and law enforcement officials to further escalate the fight against this drug abuse. Obama’s involvement in the summit was to tackle a problem that many of his critics say he left out over the course of his presidency. The Obama administration announced several of its steps to further expand drug treatment centers and increase the use of naloxone, a drug that can reverse the effects of overdoses of opioids. These centers are also useful to combat illegal narcotics like heroin and brand-name drugs such as OxyContin and Percocet. These steps are constructed on the $1.1 billion in additional funding that the White House requested last year to help fight pain killers and heroin abuse. President Obama has stated the issue of painkiller and heroin abuse is “grossly under resourced.” Over the course of his second term several media outlets have pressed Obama about this particular issue. Crystal Oertle, a 35-year-old mother explained how she advanced from the recreational use of painkiller Vicodin to OxyContin and then, heroin. Oertle said concerning Vicodin and OxyContin “they are all pretty much like heroin.” Panelist Justin Riley said he began experimenting with different kinds of painkillers in third grade to compensate the feeling of emotional emptiness. He talked about how he would use Benadryl in order to sleep through the night.

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Riley has been in recovery since 2007 and runs an organization that helps young people combat addiction nationwide. Obama had told the panel that treating addiction had been obstructed because the public has viewed the use of opioid as a character flaw, common to those in minority communities. This has changed because the use of opioid has spread more widely. The federal government had published in March the very first national guidelines specifically for prescription painkillers, require new warning labels for opioid painkillers, and request an additional $1.1 billion to expand treatment facilities. The White House press secretary Josh Earnest denies that the administration waited too long to address the crisis. He notes that the Affordable Care Act provides funding for expanded treatment of mental health problems, which is a key cause of drug abuse. Earnest also stated that the president turned his focus from purely law enforcement to medical treatment instead. In 2014 opioids were part of the deaths of 28,648 people in the United States, a record number according to the C.D.C., while Percocet, Vicodin and OxyContin bring in approximately $2 billion in sales. A problem that the Obama Administration has faced in combating the drugs is that the epidemic was brought by indiscriminate prescriptions from doctors. Vermont, Maine and Massachusetts have limited the ability of doctors prescribing these types of drugs. Doctor and patient groups have resisted the federal and state efforts to make a difference.

Student Government Association Beat

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PHOTO Alex Sakes

Wednesday, April 13

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A motion proposed that administration work with Eagle One to provide more guest swipes for meals. The motion passed.

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A motion proposed that administration work with Eagle One to allow students to tip and donate to student organizations using Eagle One cards. The motion passed.

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The BOV will decide on divestment during its meeting on Friday morning, in addition to ushering in the new SGA representative on the board and the new budget for tuition and fees for the next semester. A debate between candidates for Fredericksburg mayor, Mary Greenlaw and Richard Dynes will take place in the City Council chambers at City Hall on 715 Princess Anne Street next Wednesday, April 20.

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Panama Papers spark international attention, response from UMW students RACHEL MANNING Staff Writer

Over several months, beginning in early 2015, an anonymous source called John Doe has gradually leaked over 10 million documents to the German newspaper, Süddeutsche Zeitung. These documents contain information on more than 200,000 offshore banks, many of which were connected to the Panama law firm, Mossack Fonseca. This data leak is larger than the 2010 Wikileaks Cablegate leak during which Julian Assange, the editor of the Wikileaks website, released classified cables belonging to the U.S. State Department and its affiliates. The information leaked by John Doe suggests that many world leaders are using offshore companies to hide their spending habits from their citizens. Since offshore banks have laxer regulations and less oversight, it is immediately suspicious when a world leader uses one secretly. The papers contain information about current and former leaders of countries such as Russia, Iceland, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, China and Argentina. In addition to world leaders, officials of the soccer organization FIFA were heavily implicated. “That’s a demonstration of some pretty corrupt leadership,” said senior biology major Rachel Thomas. It is important to note that the use of offshore banks is not necessarily illegal in the countries where these leaders reside. However, investigations have discovered that some of these offshore accounts have been used to fund illegal actions like drug trafficking and tax evasion. In addition to this, offshore banks are frequently used to transfer bribe money, which puts an even heavier weight on the possible guilt of these world leaders. This highlights the dealings of many of the world’s most powerful countries, revealing that even they are willing to permit or commit acts of corruption in order to facilitate global commerce. It means that this corruption problem is even more widespread than previously thought and has been going on in plain sight for a while now. “It’s stupid, how much money runs the world,” said freshman and history major Elise Trommer. While the pervasiveness of corruption in our world is troubling, with this new information, great changes can be spurred to action. In Iceland, for example, a political crisis is stirring because people have just found out that the prime minister of Iceland owned the debt money of failed Icelandic banks even as he promised to protect Icelandic assets from people who would do just that. Because there is so much information that needs to be analyzed, Süddeut

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Thursday, April 14, 2016

SPORTS

UMW women’s rugby hosts and competes in nationals

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KYRA KETCH Staff Writer

This year, University of Mary Washington was one of six sites chosen to host 32 collegiate programs throughout the month of April. This past weekend, four teams, including UMW’s women’s rugby team, were welcomed to the rugby grounds in Fredericksburg for the East Regional, with the winners advancing to the Spring National Championship at UC Davis April 23 to 24. Jaclyn Sherman, president of the UMW women’s rugby team, shared how the team has been preparing for the tournament both on and off the pitch. “We lost a lot of seniors last year and even coming into this semester, we had fewer people on our roster than we normally do,” Sherman said. “Having lost to Salisbury at the end of last semester in order to win the conference, we knew we had a lot of work to do this semester in order to get an at large bid to nationals.

The team started having a lot of bonding events and team dinners in order to get to know each other more. When we found out that we had the bid and that we would be hosting the first round of nationals, the team was ecstatic.” After a season of hard work the team was ready for the Round of 16 against the University of South Carolina. On Saturday April 9, their efforts came to fruition. “From the minute that first whistle blew, our team meshed so well,” Sherman said. “There was cohesion between forwards and backs and complete domination in possession. We played well throughout the match, but USC was able to match every try that we scored. Throughout the match, we never gave up and our intensity stayed high and because of this, we were able to take a slight lead which was able to hold out and allow us to win the match.” The very next day the team walked back onto their home pitch to battle their rival, Salisbury, in the Round of Eight. “Everyone wanted redemption from los-

ing to them in the fall, but we knew they would be a difficult team. We came out strong and we able to score first, but after that, Salisbury was just the better team,” Sherman said. Junior Lanieta Budi, who plays forward, illustrated the perseverance and good sportsmanship it takes to be a UMW rugger. “Salisbury is our biggest rival,” Budi said. “Losing to them was tough. They deserve it though, and I wish them the best of luck as they advance in the tournament.” Sherman shared that although the loss was a disappointing one, it has helped the team learn and grow from their mistakes. This loss is far from a setback for UMW women’s rugby. Senior Maddy Ernesto has been a part of the UMW women’s rugby team since her freshman year. The outside center player displayed nothing but pride for her team. “We made it farther than we have since our National Championship win in 2014, and that is something that we are all very

proud of. This accomplishment would not have been achieved without the hard work of all the players who participated both in the fall and spring seasons,” Ernesto said. The team is already setting goals and training for next season. “My goal is to advance further in Nationals for next year and reclaim the conference title for Mary Washington. The round of four and two is usually held in California. I’d love for our teammates to go back. Plus, I want to soak up the Californian sun,” Budi said. Budi shared that this is “a group of supportive girls that I’m glad to call not only my friends but my family.” “In rugby you are literally laying your body on the line for your teammates so it is crucial to have strong trust between everyone. That is an aspect I believe is unique to rugby and one that Mary Wash Women’s Rugby has worked hard to maintain,” Ernesto said.

UMW baseball ends 3-game skid in exciting fashion LINDSEY AYLOR Staff Writer

University of Mary Washington had a convincing victory over Virginia Wesleyan College on Monday, April 11. Johnathan Truba earned the start for the Eagles giving up five hits, five runs and three walks over the course of four innings. The Eagles committed three errors during the first four innings, but recovered well offensively. In the bottom of the first inning, the Eagles posted four runs with a single from Thomas Weaver and walks from Mitch Moynihan and James Keller to load the bases. Steven Johnson contributed a two-run single and Kyle Bynum was hit by a pitch to plate another Eagles run. James Sink contributed an RBI bunt single to score the last Eagle run of the

inning. UMW continued the barrage in the second inning tacking on three more runs to increase their lead to 7-1 in the second inning. Brian Burns was hit by a pitch then stole second, advancing to third on a passed ball. Moynihan walked and both advanced on a wild pitch, then another wild pitch allowed Moynihan to score. It was in the fourth inning that the Marlins decided to strike back with four runs moving the score to 7-4. However, it took the Eagles until the sixth inning to respond with a single run from a Ramsis Ruiz single followed by a Moynihan single, who reached second on an error and scoring Ruiz. Virginia Wesleyan rallied in the seventh inning to post three more runs, but were quickly overpowered by the Eagles. Bynum singled to score James Sink

on a grounder, and David Slupek followed with a solo homerun to right field. The Eagles continued to bury the Marlins with a couple of insurance runs in the eighth, with another Moynihan walk, followed by a James Keller single and a Bynum walk, Johnston followed with a hard shot to first base which was misplayed to score the first insurance run. Sink knocked in the second run with a sacrifice fly. Paul McClure pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings of relief for the Eagles allowing just one hit to clinch the Eagles’ victory. “Heading into the tournament, it is important to pick up momentum and keep it. We have the talent on our team; we just need everything to click at once,” McClure said. “If everything clicks then anything can happen in the tournament even though we got off to a slow start in CAC

play. We are underdogs, a roll that we are comfortable with and have succeeded with in that past.” Pitching seems to be steadily improving for the Eagles as well as their hitting, which was proven by David Slupek during Monday’s game. “We have had a very inconsistent year, but it’s great to still have the chance to make it into the tournament,” said senior David Phillips. “We have the talent, so if we make into the tournament our seeded position doesn’t matter at that point. We’ve got a shot to have a great run.” The Eagles improved to 22-14 on the season and 5-10 in conference play.

Weekly Scoreboard WOMens lacrosse:

BASEBALL:

Apr. 13 vs. #15 CNU

Apr. 11 vs. Va. Wesleyan

(W) UMW: 12 CNU: 4

(W) UMW: 12 Va. Wesleyan: 8

Upcoming: softball: Apr. 16 @ Salisbury 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

MENS lACROSSE: Apr. 16 @ Marymount 1:00 p.m.

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Controversial book topics necessary to prepare for college experi-

JOSEPH YEAGER Staff Writer

Letting high-school students look at controversial topics and giving them responsibility to judge these topics on their own is something that is extremely important because it prepares them for the college experience. You are often expected to read and analyze information that may be controversial and inappropriate to younger audiences in college, and allowing high school students to see this kind of information is something that will help them mature and be another step closer to being prepared for the college experience. A bill was recently vetoed by Governor Terry McAuliffe that would force schools in Virginia to inform parents if a book contains sexually explicit content and require students to get permission to read them. The bill will likely not pass even with the strong support from the Republican Party because there was even bigger push from the Democratic Party and free speech groups to veto it. A Democrat, Mr.

McAuliffe, has stated that the State Board of Education is already looking at a similar policy and that these kinds of curriculum decisions should be left to local school boards. Informing parents over something as minuscule as books having sexual content is blocking them from entering the adult world. People constantly berate young adults for not knowing how to do things, or having proper experience; yet people constantly try to hide these kinds of issues from teenagers who are on the verge of adulthood. UMW has different classes, clubs and groups which mention or deal with sexual content in some way, and not giving teenagers proper freedom to explore this themselves will give them a jaded view or no knowledge at all on this topic. Classes in college often expect you to have a base level of knowledge, and censoring controversial topics will give you a disadvantage. Another problem with this bill is that students are required to ask their parents for permission.

We all may be a little narcissistic, but are young people to blame? EMILY HOLLINGSWORTH News Editor

The current generation of teenagers have been bemoaned for years by some who believe that teenagers have become that much more self-involved and self-absorbed than generations before, due in part to the exploding trend of selfies on social media, making behavior from teenagers that much more public. However, teenagers are often blamed for narcissism while the older generation remains unquestioned. This idea of teenage narcissism resurfaced after member of the UK House of Lords, Joan Bakewell, had reportedly suggested that the prominence of eating disorders from teenagers may be linked with narcissism. Bakewell later apologized for the statement, but an article from Psychology Today, written by doctors Raj Persaud and Kathleen Martin Ginis make a case for both sides of the issues, proposing the existence of more than one type of narcissism. The first type, grandiose narcissism, operates under the idea that the individual has delusional views of their own self importance, believing they are above reproach or following common rules and attacking or punishing anyone who questions them. Another type, vulnerable narcissism, comes when an individual becomes so self-conscious of their perceived inferiority that they over-focus or change aspects of themselves to feel accepted by society. For grandiose narcissism, someone like presidential candidate Donald Trump may be a good example. For vulnerable narcissism, teenagers who may have eating disorders could definitely fit the bill here. Both types seem to operate with similar

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goals, according to Persaud and Ginis, that they both want to be accepted by others. How they receive criticism, however, says a lot about the impact that each subcategory of narcissism can have. Grandiose narcissists will lash out or blame others for what may be their own failures, or what Persaud and Ginis call a “bad-you” response, while vulnerable narcissists internalize their shame or embarrassment, engaging in self-pity or what Persaud and Ginis call a “poor-me” response. Young people are often targeted for their narcissism when they may have a type of narcissism that, while potentially damaging to themselves, has a lesser chance of harming the people around them. And with teenagers after intervention reported having higher self esteem levels according to a study in 2015 by Shraddha Sharma and Surila Agarwala in Deemed University in India, it is certainly more possible that their vulnerable narcissism will lessen or disappear with age or after receiving help for destructive actions. However, others who often skirt scrutiny and continue to harm those around them from their grandiose narcissism may not. Perhaps as a society, more scrutiny should be allotted for people in power who could affect more people with narcissistic behavior or actions than teenagers who often lack this far-reaching impact.

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By doing this we are treating high-schoolers and teenagers like they don’t have the proper knowledge or experience to look at sexual content on their own, and implying that they shouldn’t be allowed to look at controversial things without permission from an adult. This is not what we should be teaching teenagers because it goes against the whole point of schooling, which is to prepare students for the world outside of school. Allowing this bill to pass may seem like it will only be having a small effect on the current school system, but the bill’s im-

plications are actually huge. By passing this bill we are supporting that hiding controversial concepts from teenagers is a good thing, and that to gain access to these subjects students need permission. This should not be the case because students need a chance to look at these issues themselves to prepare themselves for college. Sexual topics, religion, warfare and political concepts are all explored in college, and a bill censoring one of them could eventually lead to other bills censoring others.

Editorial: Students continue to find issues with Sodexo, acction needed University of Mary Washington students are not shy about voicing their opinions about the new dining system, particularly with regard to the options offered in the University Center’s dining hall. Many of these complaints hinge on the quality of the food offered and the attitude of the employees, however, the largest complaint belongs to the contract between the University and Sodexo, a global food service company that caters many universities as well as the United States Marine Corps. Repeatedly students have found inedible items in their meals and yet the University, as well as Sodexo, have done little to improve the situation. For example, a Blue & Gray Press editor found a shard of glass in their fresh fruit- how does that happen in a well run, quality conscious kitchen? Similarly, the quality of the fruit and vegetables has raised concerns as to the freshness of the produce. Browning lettuce lurks in the salad bar along with slimy cucumbers; spoiled and bruised apples wait in baskets above the food stations.

Additionally, students voiced recent experiences on Yik Yak, an app that is no stranger to student drama on the campus. One student found grass in their salad, while most recently, another student found tin foil in their dinner of Shepherd’s Pie on April 11. According to this student via Yik Yak, this is the third instance when they have found inedible materials in their food. The same student said that they have repeatedly talked to the Dining Hall management, but the situation continues to worsen. Earlier in the semester, students on Yik Yak were quick to point out that Sodexo was involved in a scandal in the United Kingdom where a supplier sold Sodexo halal beef that was contaminated with horsemeat. The problems with Sodexo signify a lack of care and consideration for students, not only from the food company but also from the University. With the many complaints and lack of action, perhaps it is time to review Sodexo’s contract with the University and the food that leaves the kitchen.

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Ability to access campus denied to disabled students

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ASHLEY RIGGLESON Staff Writer

Disabled students attending the University of Mary Washington know that, in some ways, accommodations on campus are sorely lacking. While I have never had issues with academic accommodations and have always

found my professors to be very understanding about disabilities, campus is often physically impossible to navigate for students with mobility impairments. I am one of a small population of wheelchair-users on campus, and I have found that outcampus, like the world at-large, is constructed to suit the needs of able-bodied individuals.

Letter to the Editor : In the March 24th, 2016 issue, the Blue and Gray Press Editorial Board published an article entitled “Incoming students not getting what they are advertised.” In this article, the Board suggests that some of the university’s features are oversold to incoming students, and cites the Hurley Convergence Center as a prime example. The Board points out that for any student who owns a “recent MacBook and a personal printer…the Hurley Convergence Center does not offer anything new in the way of technology for them.” This may be true, I’m not really in a place to say; my own MacBook dates back to 2007. But I have some familiarity with the technology available at the HCC, and I feel that some aspects of the building’s available resources were left out of the Board’s account. I will attempt to fill in some of these gaps, and leave it to the reader to decide whether or not a MacBook offers the same level of service. To begin, the Editorial Board is absolutely correct on one point: the main lobby (though located on the 2nd floor of the building, not the 1st) does contain less than twelve computers for public use. There are eight dual-boot iMacs in the lobby proper, and they are indeed chained to a single network printer. Also on this floor, however, are three small collaboration rooms and one larger conference room, each containing a desktop PC connected to either a large-screen tv or an HD projector. These

rooms are open for reservation, online or at the nearby Info Desk, with the same priority given to all reservations, whether made by students, faculty, or staff. When unreserved, anyone is welcome to use these rooms (or any of the five other conference rooms in the building) to make use of the computers, or connect a personal computer to the rooms’ viewing screens. If all of these stations are occupied, there are an additional sixteen iMacs, all with the Adobe Creative Suite and many other programs, available in the computer lab on the 1st floor of the building, alongside a second network printer. Just down the hall, another five high-end dual monitor iMacs can be found in the Multimedia Editing Lab, hosting a wide range of cutting-edge audio and video editing software. But computers are not the only technology available to students at the Convergence Center. The 1st floor also houses a vocal recording booth, as well as a full video production studio with three professional-grade video cameras (two HD and one 4K) and a floor-to-ceiling immersive green screen. All students are welcome to use these facilities, whether for a class or just for fun, after a brief training session. The Digital Auditorium can also be found on this floor: a flexible-use venue available for student groups to host concerts, dances, meetings, parties, gaming tournaments, and more—any of which can be instantly recorded or livestreamed with the touch of

Classrooms, for example, are often too small for me to easily navigate with my wheelchair. This issue, I am aware, is one that would be difficult to fix, but there are a host of other problems that, I think, could be fixed quite easily. Using the bathroom in academic buildings, for instance, is quite a challenge because the doors are not propped open. Kind-hearted students have often helped me by holding the door open when I go in, and yet, there are instances when people have left, and I have been unable to exit the restroom. The lack of accommodation in regards to this issue is quite appalling, considering how easily the problem could be fixed. Equally problematic for me is the fact that, at times, classrooms are arranged in such a way as to disenfranchise disabled students. I am currently taking a class in Combs 139, a room that, as many students know, is a tiered lecture room with dim lighting. The way the room is set up offers no hindrance to learning for the able-bodied student. Yet, for me, learning is almost impossible. People who have had class with me know that each class I attend has an adjustable table that is made to suit my wheelchair so that I can easily take notes during lessons. In Combs 139, the table is placed in such a way as to make it impossible for me to see the screen teachers pull down in order to give presentations.

Unfortunately, the desk only fits in that part of the classroom, and I would argue that this classroom should not be used for lessons if even one student has a mobility impairment. Instead, classes should be moved to an alternate space. I have also had difficulties attending office hours. I am an English major, and while professors in that department have made accessing the offices very easy for me, lack if accessibility continues to be a problem when I am taking classes in other departments. I am currently taking a class in Trinkle and my professor’s office is located in the basement. The easiest way to get to his office is requires going down a set of steps, a thing that is impossible for me. The impossibility of reaching his office in the normal way forces me to reach his office by going through a classroom, and when class is in session, I have been forced to interrupt so that I may come through. To do this is quite embarrassing for me, although this is another problem that would be difficult to fix. I think the university should be more disability conscious when planning construction in the future. The UMW community is largely a population that is accepting of differences, and I would like to see a campus that physically reflects this attitude.

a button. Back on the 2nd floor, the HCC Info Desk presents another technological resource. The friendly student staff here can loan out a wide variety of equipment, including DSLR cameras, HD camcorders, GoPros, tripods, microphones and audio recorders, Xbox Ones and PS4s (with games), headphones and gaming headsets, external hard drives, and even the much-touted MacBook laptops; all freely available to any student, faculty, or staff member bearing an EagleOne. And if any of this technology is daunting, never fear! Just a short jaunt up to the 4th floor brings you to the Digital Knowledge Center, where student tutors are happy to train all comers on the use of any and all of the technology mentioned above. Tutors can also help with creating and printing projects on the 3D printer, housed here in the DKC. The Convergence Center is open to students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (though after 10pm you will need to swipe in with your EagleOne). I encourage everyone to stop in and take advantage of everything the building has to offer. Even the Editorial Board is welcome, with or without their recent MacBooks. Find out more at convergence.umw.edu. Signed, Cartland Berge HCC Building Manager Cartland Berge

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Student production of “Tartuffe” captivates campus

JOSEPH GARAY Staff Writer

The University of Mary Washington’s Klein Theatre wraps up its spring semester by bringing a “laugh out loud comedy of unequalled stature” to the stage. Following a darker and much more serious play, “Frozen,” “Tartuffe” balances the scale by evoking amusement and providing material that makes its audience laugh. According to the Klein Theatre’s website, Tartuffe was first performed at the court of King Louis XIV in 1664, Molière’s comedy, “Tartuffe,” has stood the test of centuries. As slippery as its title character, the play focuses on a con man hell-bent on swindling the patriarch of a well-to-do family out of everything he holds dear. Despite Tartuffe’s best efforts, the rest of the family does not fall for his cunning, joining forces to expose him for the hypocrite they believe him to be. This play certainly does deliver the promised laughter from its mesmerized audience, with the help of a strong cast. The cast succeeds in bringing this play to life. While all actors clearly worked hard to develop and bring their characters to the stage, two characters clearly stood out. Kenny Bellamy, portraying the character Orgon – the patriarch of the family that this play centers around— does a great job in his role as an older gentleman who is blind to the deception that is being played right in front of his eyes. Bellamy uses a great range of dramatic emotion to portray his character’s incredulity at his family’s distaste for their house guest (Tartuffe) which sharply changes to anger and then devastation as the truth is revealed. Bellamy’s strong performance makes Orgon a believable character, and he is able

Interview with Kenny Bellamy, playing Orgon

to accomplish this with the help of the hard working cast in this rendition of Tartuffe. His performance is particularly enhanced with the help of Maggie Murphy’s Dorine. Dorine, the family servant (who has more power than the average servant at this point in history), provides a large amount

of comedic relief. Murphy’s performance is great, as she does an amazing job bringing her character to life, providing hilarious moments with facial expression, sassiness and well-

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timed hand motions. Her performance left the audience wanting to hear more from this character. All the cast members were simply superb in bringing their characters to life. The set and costume choices also helped add to the success of this play. While more than simple Klein Theatre’s of rendition “Noises Off,” the details in the wallpaper and set pieces helped ground this production in the time period that it takes place in. strong The costume choices have the same effect, as some amused the audience: “I loved that Valere donned Aeropostan ale hoodie as a cape,” commented senior English major, University Relations Gracyn Hill. With impending finals week looming, this play is a great way to take a break and relieve stress. “Tartuffe” opened on April 7 and will continue through April 17. Tickets range in price from $8 to $18.

Senior Kenny Bellamy sat down with a Blue & Gray Press staff writer, Joseph Garay, to discuss the universities spring semester production of Moliere’s “Tartuffe.” This interview has been edited only for clarity. JG: What is “Tartuffe”? KB: “Tartuffe” is a French play, in the restoration style, by Moliere. It’s about a patriarch who gives all of his wealth to the title character Tartuffe. JG: Is there anything different about this play? KB: I think for this season, especially, it is the most stylized – we are all speaking in rhyming couplets and it’s been a challenge to make [the lines] sound more natural. Certainly working with the text, figuring it out how to bring it down to a level where people can believe [the performance]. It is also a period piece, we are in the renaissance time period. JG: You mentioned that this play is a ‘period piece’, what can the audience expect in terms of costume design? KB: In terms of this time around, the costumes have been a big labor of love. I think “Tartuffe” is going to look very cool. There are some very bold choices in terms of costume. So for people coming to see the play, look out for them! JG: What can be expected with the set? KB: The set is a lot more intimate this time around, we are acting on a rake. It’s a lot smaller. We have reflective surfaces. The stage is beautiful. JG: Which character do you think the audience will enjoy the most? KB: Hopefully my character! Orgon is a lovable fool. Personally, I love Valere, he is such a funny character and he has a lot of funny scenes. JG: Is there anything else you want to add? KB: It has been an incredible experience for me. I’m a senior, and this is a freshman heavy cast so it has been cool to have a lot of new actors to mentor and exposing them through our process.

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Seven ways to destress before finals and maintain your sanity Listen to music

NOELLE PAOLICELLI Staff Writer

The weeks leading up to finals are a very stressful time period for many college students. You might be tempted to overindulge in activities as a way of escaping the stress of studying for finals, or writing the paper you have been procrastinating on all semester. In reality, overindulging can often cause more harm than good. Anything done in an extreme way, such as drinking insane amounts of coffee and pulling all-nighters, is likely to add to more to your stress load in the long run. Limiting your stress level is vital if you want to finish the semester strong. Here are several options that will help you stay calmer and conquer these last few weeks. Step away from the box of cookies.

Exercising

Exercise is both a great way to keep in shape and helping to reduce stress hormones. A walk around the block or an intense cardio workout helps release endorphins. Here at UMW, the Campus Recreation team hosts a wide variety of group fitness classes in the Goolrick Hall dance studios. Sign up and get your sweat on.

Research has shown that listening to soothing music can lower blood pressure, heart rate and anxiety. Alternatively, listening to more upbeat music can help to invigorate you.

Take a hot bath

This might be a little bit difficult if you live in a residence hall. If you do have access to a bathtub, lucky you. To up the overall bathing experience sprinkle in a handful of Epsom salts, 10 drops of lavender essential oil and a half-cup of baking soda. This combination draws out toxins, lowers stress related hormones and balances your pH level.

Detox water

Water is detoxing on its own, but add squeeze of lime, a dash of mint and some fruit and you’re ready to go. A personal favorite detox water of mine contains lime, fresh mint and strawberries. Limes are natural energizers and kick starts your metabolism. This helps to reduce stress. Fresh mint helps your digestive system to function more adequately. Strawberries add an amazing, sweet flavor to the water.

Treat yourself Taking time for one’s self is very important. Setting up a reward system helps you stay motivated to accomplish the task at hand. Take a walk over to Sweet Frog or Sugar Shack with a group of friends or reward yourself with watching your favorite TV show or movie!

Hang out with friends

Hanging out with friends is always a good way to take a study break. Friends will be there for you when you

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need a listening ear or someone to boost your mood. Laughter is very therapeutic; it decreases stress levels and releases endorphins, which boost happiness.

Organize your space

Organizing your living space can help reduce clutter and keep you focused and less stressed. It is important to take some time to put everything where it belongs. It is amazing how you feel when you come home from a long day of studying to a clutter-free room.

Spring fashion echoes cooler fall colors, tones KELLY EMMRICH Assistant Life Editor

This has been an unseasonably cold April in Fredericksburg. Students have been more inclined to bundle up than to break out their floral sundresses. For this lookbook collection the colors gravitate more towards earth tones that are usually more prevalent in fall collections. However, the spring/summer color palette of persimmon and

taupe dominated on spring/summer runways in both Coach’s and Veronique Leroy’s collections. These looks combine the sunset fashion color of persimmon and the hazy taupe amongst several other browns, greens and blues. Here are four outfits that students can wear when it warms up beyond 60 degrees.

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Stripes have been consistently in high demand this season. From Francesca’s mass-produced, loose-fitting black and white striped dresses to the Spring 2016 striped Armani jackets presented on the Milan runway. For this look, the model is sporting a black and white striped crop top, a suede brown button up skirt, a pair of light brown heels and a vintage green and brown Ralph Lauren bag.

A loose fitting dress is a perfect way to be comfortable and cute. Many fast fashion stores such as Target, H&M and Forever21 have been mass-producing versions of this dress in several prints, colors and cuts. This look is perfect for both class and a casual dinner. The model is wearing a loose-fitting long sleeve patterned dress, a light tan cross body bag, brown wedges, three bracelets and a ring.

A maxi dress is a spring staple. They have decreased in popularity since 2014, but maxis are an easy way to look pulled together without the hassle. Try Target, Kohls or Old Navy for a new addition to your wardrobe. Also, they are incredibly comfortable to traipse around in while you run around campus. The model is wearing a light hazy taupe striped maxi dress and a pair of sandals.

The final look is for those pesky class presentations or exams where students want to look polished, intelligent and mature. A little self care can only help you before an exam. Feel confident, starting with your outfit. The model is styled in a white lightweight top, a gradient blue statement necklace, a pair of classic

Photographer: Ariana Garcia DuBar Model: Rose Frechette

denim boyfriend jeans, tan heels and a brown bag.

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Six affordable places to dine downtown JOSEPH YEAGER Staff Writer

The smell of coffee. New York style pizza slices. A cozy restaurant in the back of an alley. Downtown Fredericksburg offers a wide variety of places to eat if you are hungry and looking to try something other than the University Center or restaurants in Eagle Village. Many students at the University of Mary Washington enjoy eating somewhere other than the campus dining options on the weekends, and many different food options are available if they decide to eat downtown. Rather than going back home to eat, or having to drive somewhere, the short walk downtown is much more convenient than going to Central Park. One of the most popular places downtown is the coffee shop called Hyperion. Located in the middle of downtown on William Street, it is known for its superb espresso beverages, locally sourced pastries and food stuffs as well as its friendly and atmosphere. It offers students a great place to hang out with friends, grab a quick coffee and relax or work on assignments. Just be prepared to arrive at the right time because it tends to get crowded in the mornings due to its immense popularity; however, the line moves incredibly quick due to its professional and efficient staff. Their prices vary depending on the drink and its size, but are comparable to similar coffee shops in the area. Their Chai Latte, containing spiced tea with steamed milk, is highly recommended because of its rich flavor. Hyperion is a perfect place for coffee lovers, and if you have not tried it out it is highly recommended. If you are looking for a restaurant that has delicious, locally grown food, Foode is the place for you. Uniquely located in a cozy back alley off Caroline Street, it offers a large number of organic products that have been grown in farms throughout Virginia, which means that the menu is constantly changing due to what the chefs can locally source. You pay before you eat, and don’t have to tip because they do not provide traditional table-side service. Because of the weekly menu, the prices depend on whatever they are serving that week. The waiting times for the food are short, and the atmosphere is cozy because of the limited seating. It’s suggested you try their charred chicken salad sandwich and pork belly burger if they are on the menu because of their robust flavors. It is recommended that you arrive earlier than you intend to eat because often you

have to wait due to the limited seating and popularity of the restaurant. Another popular restaurant is Castiglia’s, which offers wide variety of Italian and American food. It is located on the corner of Charles Street and William Street, located near to a few other local restaurants such as Kybecca and Fahrenheit 132. Their variety of pizzas is the main draw, and the short wait times, as well as the quality of the restaurant, are reasons to come back time and time again. The prices are higher than your average pizza place because of its quality, but comparable to a family restaurant. For junior history major Victoria Anderson, “It is my favorite place to eat Downtown, it has good food and service, and I usually get some kind or pasta or sandwich when I go.” If you like cheese, then you should give their cheese lovers pizza a shot because of its unique flavoring and multiple types of cheese. If you have not tried Castilgia’s, it is highly recommended you go if you enjoy quality food and a friendly atmosphere. If you are primarily a pizza lover, then you should definitely try out Benny Vitali’s. Located on Caroline Street between Encore and Peacaloo Boutique, it is very popular due to its New York City style pizza. The pizza slices are ginormous which makes the restaurant unique and wellknown throughout Fredericksburg, especially for hungry college students. Their pizza slices are reasonably priced and recommended if you’re eating by yourself. The small size of the restaurant often makes the waiting time longer and it can be hard to find a place to sit when it gets crowded. However, the atmosphere of the restaurant and the quality of the pizza makes the waiting time worth it. Plus, you can always get a slice and walk around downtown before stopping at Wally’s Homemade Ice Cream Shoppe for a night cap. Wally’s, located on Caroline Street in between the Bangkok Cafe and The Cat’s Closet, is the perfect place to grab desert and finish a night out on the town. The shop has a wide variety of flavors of ice cream and is contested with Carl’s for having the best ice cream in Fredericksburg. Their toasted coconut flavor is definitely worth trying. The prices are fair and it is not usually crowded. The building has a vintage flair and the proprietor is not pushy, but always willing to answer your questions. It is a good place to go after eating at a local restaurant because of its quick service and quality desserts and ice cream.

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Hyperion, a local favorite, is a great study spot and offers many drink choices.

Plugged In Playlist: songs to help you focus

DELLA HETHCOX Life Editor

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Feeling a bit panicky about the last few weeks of the semester? Here are a dozen songs that will help you refocus on your studies and group projects during these crazy weeks. These songs will help you stay calm whether you are waiting in line at Blackstone for that fifth espresso or stuck in a study corral at the library. At first glance this might seem like a hipster’s paradise, but give it a chance. Electropop royalty duo Odesza make an appearance as well as a slower jam by The Killers. But, of course, you cannot have a playlist without an acappella song, which begins the playlist and sets the tone for your study session. Happy listening! 1. “Easy Way” (acappella version) by For the Foxes 2. “Backwards” by Merriment 3. “She Lit a Fire” by Lord Huron 4. “Cold Cold Man” by Saint Motel 5. “Say My Name” by Odesza 6. “Sky’s Still Blue” by Andrew Belle 7. “Fall at Your Feet” by Saint Raymond 8. “Satellites” by The Cinema 9. “Apartment” by Young the Giant 10. “Be Still” by The Killers 11. “Emotions” by The Borns 12. “In No Time” by Mutemath

New mobile applications for campus clubs TIMMY CAISH Contributing Writer

As some of you may know, the WMWC Radio Station on campus now has Android and iOS apps for their radio live stream named “UMW Radio Simplicity.” The iOS version was the first to come out about 3 weeks ago, and the Android version made its appearance Sunday, April 3. Prior to the development of their mobile apps, listeners could only get access to their stream via the station’s website. Now anyone that has a smartphone, which is most of the campus, will be able to download their app and listen to them right from the palm of their hands anywhere at anytime providing internet access. Along with WMWC, the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship club on campus has also decided to hop on the bandwagon and get their own official mobile apps. InterVarsity will announce their iOS app for their club as it made its appearance April 4. Upon downloading, you will be able to download and view all of what InterVarsity is about, access their social media, get all the information updated in real time of their Small Groups available along with the location and time of their Large Group,

where the whole club gets together for worship and listen to guest speakers. Additionally, users will be able to view all of the events that InterVarsity participates in and how you can get involved. Lastly, a prayer room where members can post prayer requests for other members to view will be included. The Android version of their application will surface early next semester. The WMWC Radio Station and the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship club have both taken advantage of our very own iOS/ Android Developer on campus. This developer is available for use by campus clubs and organizations for a fee. To contact the developer, go to www.timmycaish.wix. com/app-support or email developer.timmy@gmail.com.

NEWS POLICE BEAT EMILY HOLLINGSWORTH News Editor

Larceny Larceny occurred in Westmoreland Hall between Monday, April 4 and Tuesday, April 5 between 7:50 a.m. and 8 a.m. The case is pending.

Larceny occurred in Eagle Landing between Monday, April 4 and Wednesday, April 6 between 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The case is pending.

Larceny from a vehicle occurred on the 1300 block of Sunken Road on Wednesday, April 6 at 8 a.m. The case is pending.. Larceny occurred in Mason Hall on Monday, April 11 close to 2:30 p.m. The case is pending.

Vandalism Vandalism occurred at Eagle Landing on Saturday, April 9 between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. The case is pending.

Vandalism occurred at Alvey Hall between Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, April 10 between midnight and 10:30 p.m. The case is pending.

Public Intoxication Underage possession of alcohol occurred on Thorton Street and Augustine Avenue on Saturday, April 9 at 10 p.m. Three received administrative referral.

Public intoxication took place on College Avenue and William Street on Monday, April 11 close to 8 p.m. EMS gave transport.

The information was compiled with assistance from UMW Police Manager James DeLoatch and Fredericksburg Police Department Public Information Officer Sarah Kirkpatrick.

Former employee of coal company turns activist, brings UMW students in Ecology Club into his world •COAL | 1 that growing up. I only realized later on that I had an incredibly lucky childhood surrounded by nature.” “[I] would be going to school under a slurry impoundment and having my water contaminated by coal sludge,” Walk said. Growing up in the town of Whitesville, where the closest supermarket is an hour away, Walk knew that one of his few options for employment near his family was working at a coal company. Though he resisted it initially, like many other young residents and initially planned to go to art school, he realized that he needed money to pursue his education and ended up doing exactly what he hoped to avoid. “So I was stuck, and that was a crushing realization,” Walk said. Walk worked as a coal processor first. Then, he switched over to being a security guard. The job seemed fine at first, but then he heard about security guards at nearby coal companies who were being attacked by thieves and drug addicts. He explained that drug addiction was a growing problem in the region. He was also critical of the company he worked for, in addition to the entire coal industry. He started to see many of his family members and friends develop lung cancer and brain tumors, and many of them blamed their work in the coal industry for their woes. “I was not about to die working on minimum wage,” Walk said. He decided to quit. Without a plan, he decided to join various activist organizations including Coal River Mountain Watch and the Keepers of the Mountains Foundation. Coal River Mountain Watch, a political environment group, was famously involved in a court case that led Massey Coal Company to open a new school to replace Marsh Fork Elementary School, which was close to a dangerous sludge dam. Walk is currently living in a small, one-bedroom apartment at Coal River Mountain Watch. Walk wakes up whenever his boss, Debbie Jarrell, the owner of the environmental educational company, tells him to. Walk puts on his tan pants, tan jacket and brown work boots, and he clomps down the stairs to the kitchen. Jarrell makes him a cup of coffee with bottled water as he pours himself a bowl of Fruity Pebbles. He cleans his dishes, and when he’s done with that, he wanders over to his desk and starts working through emails. Walk takes out his ATV to the entrance of Alpha’s Brushy Fork impoundment, and he points to the entrance bulletin of Brushy Fork Impoundment, the grounds for the Massey Coal Company. “Do you see those two white pieces of paper?” he asks. “Those are lists of names of people who aren’t allowed on Alpha’s property,” he chuckles. “Yeah, my name’s on there now.” Since he can’t go on onto the grounds of the Alpha, he takes drone footage from overhead to illustrate the sludge that enters the water.

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He started the RAMPS campaign, which takes a more aggressive approach to activism against big coal. Members spend weeks at a time living in trees to prevent land from being overtaken. Coal River Mountain Watch is constantly working with Mountain Justice, The Environmental Protection Act Committee and the Sierra Club. They are working to expand their student outreach programs and looking to host more students and interns for the summer.

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Students react to MOVE event •MOVE | 1 Multicultural Fair, offering the visitors the chance to engage in the community-wide event. An astounding amount of students and people from the city of Fredericksburg come to get involved in this event every year and it was an opportunity for the visiting students to see how the students of UMW affect the Fredericksburg area. Freshman Marc Krudop also spoke after housing one of the visiting students. He spoke more to the faulted side of the program, that even though it’s a good idea with great intentions, there were underlined issues with how it played out. There was time that left the enrolled students and prospective students without agenda, which can be awkward or even strenuous on people that are newly associated. “The MOVE program is a great idea, if implemented properly,” Krudop said. Krudop spoke candidly about the experience, saying some of the slower moments during the weekend were a letdown. “There seemed to be a lot of downtime and occasional awkward moments,” Krudop said. The prospective students were given options on activities to participate

in during the day, but since no back-toback events were scheduled all throughout the day, there were inevitable moments of down-time that left both the active and prospective students at a loss for what to do. The University of Mary Washington’s Provost, Dr. Jonathan Levin, spoke with me about the initiative and how a very large portion of what the program can do for prospective students is provide a light on what goes on in college, and how someone who may not have prior knowledge on it can get acclimated early on. “Many of the students in attendance were first-generation students, and it’s critical that these students make connections early, to help them navigate the sometimes choppy waters of the first-year experience,” Levin said. With both pros and cons, the MOVE initiative overall came out as a successful event in the eyes of the students. MOVE opened the eyes of the prospective students as to what they can expect here at UMW if they choose to enroll. “It seemed that across the board both the hosts and the students were having a great time,” Candy said.

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sche Zeitung has gotten help from the American-tied International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. The ICIJ has distributed the papers to hundreds of journalists in dozens of

countries in order to better process the data. The first release of the data to the public was Sunday, April 3, 2016. Not all the information has been released yet. The ICIJ plans to do a complete information release by early May 2016.

CORRECTIONS for THE Week PLEASE REPORT ANY MISTAKES SEEN IN THE BLUE AND GRAY PRESS TO Chris Markham, blueandgray.eic@gmail.com or Sushma Subramanian, ssubrama@umw.edu

The story “Divestment Report Released,” which appeared in the April 7 issue inaccurately states that the Board of Visitors is obligated to make a decision about divestment. In fact, no such decision is required. The same story inaccurately states that Sean Morris is one of the people on the Divestment Subcommittee who voted against a recommendation for the university to divest from fossil fuels. In fact, he is the only member of a 15-plus subcommittee to vote against the recommendation.

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Michael Empric, official Guinness World Records judge, at High-Five Hurley event.

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Failed world record attempt honors retiring President Hurley

According to Hurley, the tradition of high-fiving seniors at graduation began when a senior student asked Hurley whether she could get a high-five instead of a handshake when she crossed the stage at graduation. To remember, the student told Hurley she would give him a code word: “Sunken Well,” a Fredericksburg restaurant where the student saw Hurley and asked the favor. The tradition has continued since then, a new code word circulating through campus each year. The university showed a video where students speculated what Hurley would do after he retired. Hurley, wearing a layering gray long sleeves and blue High Five Hurley t-shirt, dispelled the rumors, and said that he and his wife, Rose would take an RV and travel across the United States. Hurley also said he would be with a group of retired UMW presidents, and said he would still be involved with the university. “I really appreciate the love and affection,” Hurley said. The judge for the Guinness World Records attempt was Michael Empric. Empric has traveled to Canada, the United States, Central and South America for Guinness World Records to judge record attempts. Some of the world record attempts he has overseen include the longest selfie relay chain in Hollywood in 2014 and measuring the world’s largest surfboard last year in Huntington Beach, California. Empric was positive about UMW’s putting together the world record attempt, saying it was well organized and a kind way to say goodbye to President Hurley. “[That everyone] came out as a community to support someone you will miss very much,” Empric said after announcing the university did not meet the world record goal. “That deserves a round of applause.” Despite not making the record, Rucker pointed out after the event the university’s appreciation toward Hurley and wishing him the best following his retirement.

“This community truly loves you,” Rucker said. “Thank you for everything that you’ve given to UMW,” referring to Hurley. Andrea Patten, sophomore biology major, believed that upcoming finals and the event being midweek may have prevented students from being involved. “They probably should have had it on the weekend,” Patten said. Gussie Revercomb, junior computer science major, was excited for the event, her professor even cancelling class to encourage the students in the class to come. “[I can] cross it off the bucket list,” Revercomb said. Several students had heard about High Five Hurley through email, seeing signs and cardboard cutouts of President Hurley on campus, and the various stations in the University Center. Shadesha McShine, sophomore Spanish major, heard about the Guinness World Records attempt from a station that was handing out Sugar Shack donuts. McShine also won the grand prize during the trivia portion of the event, a 32-inch TV. Senior Biology major Alexa Allen offered a suggestion for how they could have gotten more students involved. “They should’ve gotten pizza, more people would have shown up,” said Allen, who is undecided as to whether she will be asking Hurley for a high-five instead of a handshake at graduation. “We would’ve blown the record out of the water if they had offered free food.” Senior Communication and digital studies major, Christa Snyder, shared that her favorite thing about President Hurley is his mustache. “Having a mustache for 43 years is real dedication,” Snyder said. Even though the record wasn’t broken students still considered it a success. “They had a lot of students, faculty, staff and community members come out for it,” Snyder said. “It shows a lot of people were interested and wanted to be a part of this.”

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UMW Crew program wins first place at Regatta MIKEY BARNES Sports Editor

Saturday April 9 and 10 was a monumental day for the University of Mary Washington crew programs. The men’s and women’s teams traveled to Claytor Lake in Dublin, Virginia to compete in the Waterfield Regatta. Of the 10 UMW boats that participated in the event, six of them received gold medals for their first place finishes. Due to their number of gold medal finishes, the Mary Washington program finished first overall via point totals earning them the Waterfield Cup. UMW beat out the crew teams of James Madison University, Virginia Tech and Virginia Commonwealth University. For the UMW boats, their men’s varsity eight boat, they Jenny Howery-Ford received gold, as did their four-man varsity boat. The other four first place finish boats were that of the junior Crew team president Taylor Ford presents Waterfield Cup to team

varsity four-man boat, the women’s varsity eight boat, women’s junior varsity four-person boat and their first mixed boat also received gold. The women’s varsity four-person boat came in second, earning the silver. “This was my first collegiate medal. Not only did my boat come in first but so many others on the team did as well,” said sophomore crew member Olivia Taylor. “The whole team worked hard to bring the cup home for Mary Washington.” The weekend of April 16 and 17, the program will travel up to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to compete in the Kerr Cup.

UMW swimmers host Special Olympic athletes CAITLIN WILLIAMS Staff Writer

swim teams took the alliance between Fredericksburg Special Olympics and the UMW athletic department a step further. In years past, the UMW swim teams volunteered with Special Olympics swimmers to help them perfect their swimming techniques, but never had the UMW swim teams hosted a Special Olympics meet at the university. On Sunday, April 3, the UMW swim team helped train the Special Olympic swimmers for their upcoming meet hosted at UMW. While training, each Special Olympic swimmer was paired up with a UMW swimmer. Their primary focus was to provide tips and further insight of how to perfect their methods. “We talk about the recruiting proBecca Williams cess while the kids are here, about For the first time, the University of Mary school, service and swimming and those being the three ‘S’s that are important Washington swim teams hosted a Special Olympics swim meet in the Goolrick pool. in your college experience,” said UMW men’s and women’s swim coach Abby Although community outreach is required Brethauer. for NCAA Division III schools, UMW

The Special Olympics swim team had a wide age range from the youngest of 10 years old to the oldest swimmer in their 50s. Swimmers are diagnosed with diverse disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome. The apparent age differences and some of the UMW swimmers inexperience of working with people of special needs caused some difficulty in communication between swimmers. But UMW swimmers remained patient and willing to work with their partners. “Everyone on our team was so patient and it actually looked like they were really enjoying themselves,” said junior Shannon Coryell. For the meet, UMW swimmers volunteered in shifts to time the events, running the computer system, helping to get swimmers to their enrolled events on time and cheer the swimmers on. “It’s cool to show people what we do and get people excited about it,” Coryell said. This is one of many events the UMW swim team has participated in with their community service outreach.

“This is forming actual relationships and being in the community with people that are from around here,” Brethauer said. The UMW swim program also runs an annual canned food drive in the fall semester among other events. They’ve participated with the project ‘Fear to Freedom’ in which UMW student-athletes, students, survivors of sexual assault, people from hospitals and people from the community came to put together kits for survivors of sexual assault. They delivered the kits to the hospitals and treatment centers for the victims. With the rise in prevalence to sexual assault, a growing awareness has resulted. This year, about 200 people were in attendance and the project ran out of kits to put together. The UMW swim teams have continued to find ways to be more proactive within their community outreach and has a community service group on the team that come up with ideas of how to go out into the community and make a difference.

Washington Nationals off to hot start to season CJ CUMMINGS Staff Writer

The second week of April is an exciting time for sports fans all over the world. This means that the baseball season is already in full swing. Right now the Washington Nationals are sitting in first place, though it is just a couple weeks into the season and anything can happen. The season opener for the Nationals was an exciting one, as they pulled out some runs in the last couple innings which resulted in the game going into extra innings. Their new star and off-season acquisition, Daniel Murphy had a great debut as a Nat. He went 2-3 with a homerun and a go-ahead double in the 10th inning. Murphy who was acquired this offseason from the New York Mets, he was hoping to get a contract extension after having a breakout postseason, where he had half of

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all home runs in the postseason. Murphy will help out still rising superstar and reigning NL MVP Bryce Harper. Since Harper has been the only player that has been consistent in the Nationals’ lineup, adding in another All-Star will help add some stability to their line-up. Not only has Harper been consistently solid in the batting line-up but has also proven to be one of the best outfielders in baseball. Their batting lineup may need to produce an abundant amount of runs since their starting pitching rotation is not as solid as last year. Although they have stars which include Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg, the remaining rotation can be considered just above average pitchers. When these two are not pitching, the batting line-up may have to work harder

in order to win. The relievers are not as well-known as the two All-Star starters but they have been getting the job done so far. As long as the relievers keep this up, the Nats should be in relatively good shape as for their rotation. But one pitcher that has raised some questions over the past couple of games is Jonathan Papelbon. He is currently the closer and has had four save opportunities this season succeeding in all of them. But how he has finished the games are not as great as the score may tell you. “I had Rod Beck that saved like 50-something in a row,” said manager Dusty Baker in an interview, whose first coaching job was with the San Francisco Giants where he had Rod Beck as his closer. “And he scared me to death on about 30 of them. That

closing position is a very tough job. If you do the job, it’s not a problem. But as soon as you blow one, people forget about the five or six that you saved. Everybody can’t close. You have to have a special mentality.” They have the capability and the skill to compete for the championship. As long as they keep this up, there is a good chance they will be playing for it all in October. “The Nats so far have proven to have what it takes to compete with teams in the league. They have got a few key players in the off-season and are contenders for the championship,” said freshman Nationals fan Andrew Zimmerman.