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Paino finds his place within the UMW community IZZY BRIONES Staff Writer

As President Troy Paino’s first few months continue at the University of Mary Washington, his presence on campus has gradually been increasing and students have taken notice. With the initial hurdles of his transition to UMW out of the way, students have been eager to catch a glimpse of him on Campus Walk or take an obligatory selfie with him as everyone wants to

“What I hope to do here is lead with my heart. A lot of that is about developing relationships and caring deeply about the students who are there and the people that work there.”

-Troy Paino

know Truman State’s “T-Pain.”

“First and foremost I hope that I’m approachable.

I hope that all students that see me as I walk down Campus Walk will always know that they can come up and talk to me to say hi and engage me in conversation,” Paino said in a sit-down interview with The

In 2012 the GOP released “The Growth and Opportunity Report,” in which the Republican Party noted its goals for the future of the party.

“The GOP today is a tale of two parties,” it reads, “the gubernatorial wing,” which is “growing and successful” and the other, “the federal wing,” which is “increasingly marginalizing itself…”

Republicans have lost the popular vote in five of the last six presidential elections. For example, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, Iowa, Ohio, New Hampshire, Virginia and Florida are increasingly voting Democratic.

When Obama won the presidency in 2012 Republicans had their majority in the House, but did not work together well with the Democratic Senate. Now, with the reality of a Clinton presidency approaching, will Republicans keep the House? What does the future of the Republican Party look like?

Dr. Rosalyn Cooperman, professor of American Politics at the University of Mary Washington, talked to a member of The Blue & Gray Press about the future of Congress and the Republican Party as it’s been a tumultuous year.

“The party needs to update its message and improve its outreach,” Cooperman said, “[Republicans] need to change the message toward women, especially college educated women.”

In fact, the Brookings Institute reported that Clinton held support from 57 percent of college-age women while Trump only held 38 percent. Consequently, it seems that Donald Trump has taken the Opportunity Report and said, “How do we not do any of this?”

While Dr. Cooperman admits, “Donald Trump will lose the White House by a significant amount,” she believes the

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House will stay majority Republican.

In fact, there is even more of a focus on down-ballot candidates as Republicans who strongly disagree with Trump look to other political leaders for survival.

Barbara Comstock, for instance, as Cooperman pointed out, “has tried to put daylight between herself and Trump.”

“The Republican party does not want to identify as the party of Donald Trump,” Cooperman concluded.

In contrast, Jonathan Martin and Alexander Burns of the New York Times make a case for the possibility of a Democratic majority in the House. In an interview with Neil Newhouse, a Republican pollster, Martin and Burns found that the future of the Republican Party may be at stake.

“Two weeks ago I would have said Republicans would hold control of the Senate,” Newhouse said, “but there’s just so many seats up and nobody is getting separation.” Republicans are at a standstill.

Senator Kelly Ayotte, the Republican up for re-election in New Hampshire, could not make up her mind, as she publicly stated, “Mr. Trump would represent a good role model for children,” only to recant a few hours later.

As voting day looms, Martin and Burns reported, officials in both parties see Republican incumbents in Wisconsin and Illinois as likely to lose, therefore, Democrats would need just two more pickups to capture the majority if they retain the rest of their seats.

Though the likelihood of Congress flipping majority Democratic is debatable, the political landscape of the United States is changing. Though prominent Republican figureheads such as Speaker Paul Ryan claim they will support Trump, they have publicly shown hesitancy and made movements to distance themselves from his candidacy.

2016, therefore marks the plea for a third party system. Candidates such as Gary Johnson, Jill Stein and Bernie Sanders garnered support with much more intensity than that of Clinton or Trump.

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Paino discussed the university and his plans and hopes for its future as his tenure moves ahead. However, it was Paino’s dedication to the university and its community that came through most prominently in the interview. Though prospective plans for UMW are of great public interest, getting to know this

new member of the community is one of great interest, especially for the students.

Many in the UMW community have seen the YouTube videos in which Paino showcases his fun and playful personality. Additionally, the open letter written by his previous universities’ students at Truman State, only emphasized this lovable personality that so many in the UMW community have been eager to see.

The letter’s ending stated, “we’re handing the torch to you. Please understand that a man that over 7,000 students’ love is about to become your president. Please try your hardest to appreciate him as much as we do here at Truman State University...You’re allowed to love him as much as we have, if you can.”

The love of the students, which Paino earned at Truman State, just goes to show a small glimpse of what UMW students can expect from their president as the years progress.

“What I hope to do here is lead with my heart. A lot of that is about developing relationships and caring deeply about the students who are there and the people that work there,” Paino said.

Whenever he is out on Campus Walk, President Paino never fails to say hello to the students or pass up a conversation.

“I hope that’s all students feel that that’s the kind of president I am, accessible, approachable. I care about them and I want to get to know students I want to hear their story, I want to hear their experiences, I want to answer their questions, I want to ask them questions and I want to get to know them,” Paino said.

He went on to mention the most rewarding part of his job being forming relationships with the university community. He shared how he hoped to help students achieve their personal and professional goals by growing his involvement and interaction in the years ahead.

“I want to be that type of president where I’m not just sort of in a ‘bubble.’

I want to spend at least as much time, if not more time, out on campus getting to know the students and be involved in student life in some way...I’ve had a lot of those opportunities in my first couple months, but I think as the students get to know me I’ll have even more in the months and years to come,” Paino said.

The full interview with President Paino is available on The Blue and Gray Press social media accounts and YouTube channel, where President Paino addresses building renovations, campus diversity, fraternities and sororities and more.

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UMW hosts first Congressional debate between Matt Rowe and Rob Wittman

REBEKAH DEBELL Staff Writer

Debates are a night when candidates from each political party take the stage to battle national issues in hopes of winning over voters. These debates take place all over the country, including right here at the University of Mary Washington.

On Monday, Oct. 24, UMW held the first congressional debate in Dodd auditorium where Matt Rowe, the Democratic candidate, Rob Wittman, Republican United States representative and Gail Parker, a Green Party candidate, all came out ready to discuss the issues.

During the debate, several topics were addressed, such as, climate change, the second amendment, tuition costs and student debt.

Matt Rowe believes that student debt should be handled by “refinancing student loans so students have debt-free college education.” He thinks that by engaging students in academics they may become more eager to learn, and that these issues might be resolved.

Representative Rob Wittman, however, believes that this situation should

be handled through restructuring the education system around the jobs that are available, whereas Gail Parker stated she believes there should be a “bailout of students, rather than Wall Street,” referring to the multiple bailouts of Wall Street like the one in 2008.

Student debt and college funding were two topics that were particularly important to Nick Skibinski, a sophomore who is double majoring in history and English.

Skibinski said that these topics were important to him and that it was encouraging to see that all the candidates “seem supportive of students.”

He attended the debate because the First Congressional District is his voting district. “I want to take advantage of the opportunity to hear the opinions of the congressional candidates,” Skibinski said.

According to Skibinski, he was still an undecided voter when he attended the debate. However, when he left he knew exactly who he is going to cast his vote for and plans to do so on November 8.

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Student Government Association Beat Wednesday, Nov. 2 All motions were originated and passed in the student senate, and then approved by the executive cabinet.

The association is looking to for students interested in taking up senator positions. Contact the president of the association, Ethan Carter at ecarter@mail.umw.edu to find out more information.

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Thursday, November 3, 2016

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Mother’s Rugby welcomes four core international players

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MATT KLINE Staff Writer

At the University of Mary Washington, there are many student athletes brought in every year. Students come from all over the world just to play a sport they fell in love with as a child. George Northwood, Alistair Wetherall, Adam Thomson and Ewan Corley, for example, are four student athletes of the men’s Rugby team from outside the United States.

George Northwood, Class of 2020 George is full back from Farnham, England. When he decided to come here he was not sure if he was prepared to play college rugby. Shortly after arriving in the states, he found out he was. For George, the biggest difference between rugby here and back home is the amount of competitiveness in the sport here. He said, “Back home rugby is more of a social event and much more casual.” Since being in the United States he has had trouble adjusting

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to the heat on and off the pitch. After being here for a couple of months he misses “Dairy milk chocolate,” a brand that is not sold in the United States.

the difficulties of the distance from home since being at UMW. For Adam the biggest difference between rugby here versus back home is the amount of physicality.

Adam said it is much more physical here and he believes that is due to the lack of emphasis on skill here. He said, “Back home we start at an early age where contact is not what the sport is all about.”

Since being here Adam has had a hard time adapting to the difference in social life here rather than what he is use to back in Scotland.

drinking age, and the music that he would hear when he went out back home.” The hardest thing for Ewan to adjust to was not being able to go out and drink with his friends like he does back home.

Come check out the men’s rugby team and see how these new players compare to their American counterparts. Games are Saturday afternoons on the Battleground. Thus far into the season, the UMW men’s rugby program, otherwise known as Mother’s Rugby, is currently 4-2 on the season, with victories coming against Towson, Salisbury, Georgetown and University of Virginia. All four teams are highly touted, proving the strength Mother’s Rugby has. The two losses came to the hands of top five ranked Mount St. Mary’s and the very strong James Madison University. These four newcomers and the rest of the Mother’s Rugby program will be back in action Saturday, Nov. 5 at the University of Maryland.

Alistair Wetherall, Class of 2020 Alistair is flanker from Haslemere, England. For Alistair the biggest difference from playing here and in England is player size. He said the players here are much bigger than he first expected. Since being here, Alistair said he has had trouble adjusting to the American accents, and how people tell him he is the one who has an accent. Alistair misses “being able to go the pub with his mates whenever he wanted,” he says.

Ewan Corley, Class of 2020 Ewan is a scrumhalf from Leicestershire, England. Before coming to UMW he was expecting a professional approach to the game due to the strict ethics on and off the field. Since being here he has found the team to be exactly what he expected. For Ewan, the biggest difference in the game here is the physicality in how hard people hit, which causes more injuries. Ewan misses “being at a legal

Adam Thomson, Class of 2020 Adam is prop from Banchory, Scotland.

Once Adam knew he was attending UMW he said he was hoping for a good level of rugby, and since coming here he said that is exactly what he found. Adam has missed his family and started to realize

Early season NBA Most Valuable Player predictions ber C.J. McCollum, the Trail Blazers are poised to make a playoff run this season.

Russell Westbrook: Now the new face of the franchise, this 6’3” point guard has his Oklahoma City Thunder off to a 3-0 start. After already having two triple-doubles in three games, Westbrook averages 38.7 PPG, 12.3 RPG and 11.7 APG. With these incomprehensible numbers, Westbrook is proving that he does not Kevin Durant by his side to be successful. Alongside Victor Oladipo and Steven Adams, fresh off multi-year extensions, the Thunder are ready for any shot at the NBA title.

Kawhi Leonard: Fresh off the Tim Duncan era, this twotime reigning Defensive Player of the Year has taken his game to a new level. He has his San Antonio Spurs off to a 4-1 start and already a win over preseason favorite

DUSTIN THOMAS Staff Writer

The season may have only started nine days ago but it is shaping up to be full of twists, turns and excitement. Besides hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy and getting covered in confetti, the most coveted award in pro-basketball is the Most Valuable Player award. It is never too early to speculate on early MVP candidates and take a look at five players who have really stood out so far this season:

Damian Lillard: The 6’3” starting point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers has his team sitting with a record of 2-2. He has led the way on the court for Rip City by averaging 34.0 PPG, 6.3 RPG and 4.5 APG. His leadership on the court and in the locker room has created a lot of buzz around the league and with fellow backcourt mem-

and so called “super team,” the Golden State Warriors. Not only leading the way with his tenacious defense, this small forward has been averaging 28.4 PPG, 4.2 RPG and 3.8 APG. This year starts a new era in San Antonio and Leonard is at the front of it, looking to lead the Spurs back to the NBA Finals.

Kyrie Irving & LeBron James: These two superstars have the Cleveland Cavaliers picking up right where they left off and with a record of 4-0. Irving has only gotten better during his fifth year in the league by averaging 26.8 PPG, 3.5 RPG and 4.0 APG. The numbers do not specifically jump out at you but his leadership on the court and the way he helps his team in transition is just flawless. Besides, without his last-minute 3-pointer in Game 7 of the NBA Finals last year, the Cavaliers might not be the reigning champs this year.

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Nov. 5 @ Salisbury 6:00 P.M. CAC Tournament Championship

As for James, he started his 2016-17 campaign off with a triple-double on opening night and has been himself ever since. He averages 20.5 PPG, 9.5 RPG and 9.5 APG. Like Irving, the numbers are not remarkable but the effect he has on his team is valuable on its own and what kind of MVP discussion would this be without mentioning the King?

The NBA season has started and is better than ever. Only time can tell who will win the MVP award and the Larry O’Brien trophy, but it’s always fun to debate who’ll win. Will the Cavaliers repeat or will Kevin Durant joining last year’s Western Conference Champions be what the Warriors need to dethrone the King?

Pro basketball is back NBA fans, buckle up, this season is going to be a wild one.

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The cuffing season bae-sics

VALERIE GIBSON Staff Writer

Scrolling through Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other various other social media sites, it seems as though you are being bombarded with photos, statuses and tweets about other people’s relationships.

With the weather outside turning from “sweatier” weather to “sweater” weather, singles everywhere are on the hunt for a relationship to fill their cold weather cuddling needs.

Just about every college student has a social media profile, making it virtually impossible to avoid exposure to the idea of “relationship goals.”

Urban dictionary defines “relationship goals” as “A couple who are the best couple out there.

They are the power couple. Everyone wants to be like them.” Examples of these so called “relationship goals” are usually seen on Instagram and Twitter, showing perfectly edited pictures of couples doing things such as working out, traveling, cooking or even taking naps together.

But behind every post are two people trying to figure out each other’s’ quirks and daily routines. They are romanized

through the way they personify themselves as a couple over social media. I for one am guilty of this.

My boyfriend and I are told just about once a week that we are “goals.” It makes

conversation for more than five minutes?

Or is it a goal to be able to decide what TV show to binge watch on Netflix next?

Day after day, we all scroll through Instagram and see people with their significant

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me think: what really are goals? Is it a goal to be able to get through the day without fighting? Is it goals to be able to hold a

Will we actually make America great again, though?

others taking trips to the beach or getting coffee at the Starbucks down the street. But why are these plain couple-y things blown

als, the question still remains: what would happen if Donald Trump actually won the presidential election?

First, you must look at the policies he has put forth throughout his presidential campaign. Trump has been a vocal opponent of the Obama administration, blaming them for the economic crisis the country has found itself in.

Many believe, including Trump, that because he is a self-made billionaire, his business ideas and ventures could be used to help the country’s economy. Trump has REUBEN GEORGE also focused a large amount of his camStaff Writer paign on immigration control, famously calling for a wall to be built between the On Nov. 8, 2016, the United States of his political incorrectness and inexperiUnited States and Mexico, making it even America will be electing a new president. ence in politics, and Clinton is criticized more difficult for illegal immigrants to enThere is much controversy surrounding for decisions she made during her role as ter into the United States.

Adding on to his immigration policies, he has previously called for the deportation of millions of undocumented immigrants, though he has seemed to waiver on his position regarding that call. Not only has Trump commented on the specific policies he would have for Mexican immigration, he has also called for in depth background checks of Muslims coming to the United States, going so far as to call for a ban on them entering. Some of Trump’s other views on policy include a major tax code overhaul, getting rid of Obamacare, imposing high import tax tariffs and reforming the Veteran’s Administration.

There is no doubt that Trump is strong willed and will likely attempt to go Flickr / Gage Skidmore through with his policies if elected president. That being both candidates, Donald Trump and HilSecretary of State. Though both candisaid, it is obvious that tension will rise lary Clinton. Trump is often criticized for dates have seemingly questionable moramongst Americans if Trump is elected,

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into something that has its own hashtag?

Dating should not be all about getting that perfect shot or even being on your phone when you are around you significant other at all; it should be about asking how each other’s’ days are going and laughing about a funny joke you heard earlier.

With all the buzz about relationships that get posted every day, it makes everyone want to jump onto the bandwagon and have someone to post about, especially during this time of year. “Cuffing season” is the season of settling down and lasts from Nov. 1 until Feb. 15.

Between these four short months, relationships bloom as the temperatures lower and then die just past Valentine’s Day. I think the idea of there being a dating “season” started just around the time social media really became present in everyday life. Nobody wants to be left out of couples’ Halloween costumes, Thanksgiving Day family dinners, kisses under the mistletoe, the infamous New Year’s kiss or getting flowers and candy for Valentine’s Day. As “cuffing season” begins, it is wise to make sure you are starting a relationship based on the person and your connections, not just for the likes and in an effort to reach “goals” status.

as it has during his campaign.

Many Americans fear Trump’s policies and think that they are

“Though both candidates have seemingly questionable morals, the question still remains: what would happen if Donald Trump actually won the presidential election?”

- Reuben George too harsh. There has been much negative attention brought to Trump on issues concerning how he treats women and if he is racist or not. During the presidential debates, when these two concerning issues were brought up, Trump would deny them and then move on, not fully answering the question.

These two things cannot be ignored if Trump becomes president. Race relations in this country are being acknowledged in new and unavoidable ways, and having a president that tends to ignore the problems surrounding race and even contributes to them could eventually put the issues on the back burner and deter the country from making progress. On the other hand, many Americans believe that a Trump presidency could be good for the economy, what with his ideas for fixing the economic crisis.

Overall, there is no clear way to see what exactly would happen if Donald Trump becomes president. Looking at his campaign and policies, along with what he says and how he acts during his campaign can only give us an idea of what will happen if the Nov. 8 election results in a Trump presidency.

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The workforce can wait: why college seniors should consider post-graduation travel ISABEL FAUST Staff Writer

“Congrats,” “Make the Most of it,” and “Have Fun,” are all phrases I have heard over and over at my high school graduation, along with, “college will be the best four years of your life.”

In today’s society, so much emphasis is put on what you do during your college years and the memories you make. Of course, I still want my college experience to be fun and enjoyable, but if my “best four years of life” occur while I am at college then that is just depressing. I hope to get married one day, have kids, travel and have more than just four great years.

The main reason why people go to college is so that they can get a job, and more importantly, a job that they like. For some people, their dream job does not require college - more power to you.

So many young people feel the pressure to scramble for a job immediately out

of college, and if they do not, they are considered “lazy” or said to be “falling behind.” I do not think you should feel pressure to immediately find a job. If you want to work, then work. If you want to travel, then travel. I will probably end up trying to find a job right out of college because I will not have the money to travel, but as soon as I do, I want to travel.

I am in good health, I do not have any

Admissions expectations rise, high school seniors cannot keep up GRACE WINFIELD Contributing Writer

As a high school senior it is difficult to refrain from resenting the college application process. Rather than a place to flourish and grow, high school has turned into a race between peers.

Do not get me wrong, competition is healthy and necessary, but in a time of self-discovery and development, should high school students have to endure the obstacles faced now to get into college?

Universities expect too much from students.

Why should we choose you over other applicants?

Despite the fouryear preparation you have faced, the question almost seems like a trick. So, what’s your answer?

Is it your outstanding academics?

Traditionally, the students that seem to rise above all are the valedictorians and salutatorians, or at least the students possessing the highest GPAs and the most AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment courses to decorate their transcripts with. Even now it seems that those students are unable to appease the application boards without impressive SAT or ACT scores. It is time to look past the numbers, and to look into the person.

It is easy for someone to say B or C students could improve their academics, but what about outside of school? Colleges should take

working students’ lives into consideration, the young adults that support themselves and their families on six hour shifts after six gruesome hours of school. However, there are other students that work hard without being paid. Some students remain involved in their high school by taking part in multiple extra-curricular activities. Many of these are volunteer-based, exposing students to their community and leadership positions.

With their time occupied, it is hard for these students to maintain straight A’s.

It seems that the only students that receive sympathy are student-athletes. Yes, Instagram / umwadmissions student-athletes should receive some leverage when it comes to academics, but should not theater, forensics and the physics club students all be redeemed for their investments? These students possess just as much passion for their hobbies and clubs as athletes do, yet their hard work does not seem to be considered to hold the same amount of importance.

Universities claim they are starting to pay more attention to students’ well-roundedness opposed to numbers and scores, but we still must question whether the expectations they hold are realistic.

roots, and for me, I feel that the phrase, “I’m waiting for the right time,” only misleads people.

There will never be a perfect time for everything, so you should just go for it.

Sure, getting a job right out of college has perks including a dependable income, new acquaintances and receiving the opportunity to apply what you worked so hard to learn in college. But taking a year off to travel, either before or after graduate school can also be very educational and eye-opening.

Chloe Morton, a sophomore chemistry major, agrees, stating, “I want to see and meet people from all different cultures Instagram / thetravellinglight and societies. I believe that learning about other cultures is the only way to make progress with

the world and to improve relations with other people and with other countries.”

And if you need further convincing, travel can also help further your search for a job. Morton said, “[traveling] will help with any government or international job, you would have Instagram / timesofisrael experience with non-Americans and foreign communications.”

Not only does traveling open up doors for education and international jobs, but it can also increase one’s cultural awareness.

This is vital, not just as a young member of society looking to join the workforce, but also as a human. So many young people are extremely uneducated about the world around them, different cultures, where and how products from different parts of the world are produced and even the world’s geography. I’m taking Intro to Human Geography and was astounded at the number of students who did not know basic world geography. I think traveling, whether you do it during high school, after college or as you cross the last couple of things off your bucket list, is vitally important in order to experience all life has to offer.

Staff Ed: Green Party candidate Jill Stein coming to UMW reminds young voters of importance of political open-mindedness With less than one week remaining before Election Day on Nov. 8, the presidential campaign has fully accentuated the bitter division between conservative and liberal American public regarding policy views of all kinds.

Although this divide in politics has become transparent, most evident through social media, we at The Blue & Gray Press continue to urge students to consider all candidates running in the election.

While we at The Blue & Gray Press have already declared that we will endorse no candidate in this election season, we strongly believe that exploring all options can benefit us all.

By exploring the stances of other candidates on political issue, we empower ourselves with the knowledge and ability to make better informed decisions on policies that will inevitably impact us.

On Nov. 6, Green Party Presidential nominee Jill Stein will be speaking at the University of Mary Washington.

Joining Stein will be Green Party Vice Presidential nominee and human rights activist Ajamu Baraka. This event marks a major opportunity in

which students can expose themselves to different ideas. Regardless of these decisions, being as informed of a voter as you can is important.

This will be Stein’s last campaigning spot before Election Day. This event, which will be open to all UMW students including the public, will take place this Sunday, Nov. 6, from 7- 9 p.m. in the Chandler Ballroom in the University Center.

While we at The Blue & Gray Press cannot emphasize enough the importance of voting in the Presidential race, we would also like to emphasize the importance of paying attention to all candidates and casting your vote in each race as local and county governments are the closest to the voters in impacting our lives. Down ballot voting is something we need to all take into consideration for this coming election as well.

Regardless of where your values lie on the political spectrum, come Election Day, we encourage all students to exercise our most important right, which is continually fought for and defended by Americans today.

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UMW student finds more than adventure on study abroad

A view from Edinburgh, Scotland.

DELLA PREAS Staff Writer

A few months ago, six students, including myself, and a professor from the University of Mary Washington traveled to the United Kingdom. Our destinations: Edinburgh, Scotland and Bangor, Wales.

When I signed up for this trip after hearing about it through the UMW Abroad website, the only thing I was really thinking about was the fact that I would finally be traveling to the UK, something I have wanted to do my whole life. I was not thinking about the people I would get to know, or the skills that I would develop on this trip.

We toured castles in both Scotland and Wales, and learned a lot about the history of both countries as we

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went. We took a class at Bangor University, where we began to develop the idea for a video game. In Wales, we came up with the idea for our game.

The class we were taking was on interactive, multimedia gaming and our end-goal was to create our own game. We spent many days brainstorming about what kind of game we wanted to make and what kind of story we wanted to tell. We pulled from all we had learned while visiting castles like Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle, deciding to base our game on the one thing that connects these places, Mary, Queen of Scots.

Each castle we visited in Scotland seemed to have hosted Mary at some point in her short, tragic life.

Over the three weeks we spent

The UMW study abroad group touring

“across the pond,” the fact that I had finally gotten to the UK began to get eclipsed by how much of a good time I was having. A big part of the success of this trip turned out to be the fact that we had a small group.

Due to that, we all got to know each other pretty well by the end. We also found that we worked very well together, which is what has held us together these few months after the trip.

Ever since we returned in July, we have been hard at work designing the game and figuring out how to put it all together. With weekly meetings and a lot of communication, we have been able to create something we are very proud of and are excited for other to play.

Other than being able to say that

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I have both traveled to the UK and helped create a game, two things I thought I would never get to do, I believe the best thing that came from my experience abroad is the fact that I was given the chance to form bonds with people I may have never gotten the chance to meet otherwise. I was happily surprised that after returning I kept in contact with everyone.

Traveling abroad is the best thing I have been able to do in college. For anyone thinking about going on their own study abroad adventure, the only advice I would give them is to not only focus on the places around them, but to get to know the other students on the trip. They might just make your experience even better, like they did for me.

ResHall Recipes: quick Pumpkin Spice tea and cookies recipes The weather is finally getting a little colder, everyone is breaking out their sweaters and the leaves are changing colors. One of the main things that gets me in the mood for fall is pumpkin spice cookies.

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

The recipe I used only requires three ingredients, which is great for college

students with low tasted fantastic once LIZZY WAINER Staff Writer budgets. You need it was complete. one can of Libby’s Ingredients: Pumpkin Filling, one box of Duncan -2 cups black tea (strong preHines Spice Cake and one jar of cream pared-hot) cheese frosting.

-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

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ly baked. This worked out perfectly, because I could enjoy both of them at the same time. I highly recommend that if you have not made pumpkin spice food or drinks this fall to make it pronto.

Pumpkin Spice is something you simply need to have during the fall season. Also, this is a great way to get your friends together to cook, talk and have a great time.

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Thursday, November 3, 2016

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UMW Small Show dazzles audience with colorful choreography ALEX SAKES Photo Editor

Small Show took place last Wednesday in Dodd Auditorium. Small Show is a conglomeration of different dance clubs and styles on campus: Bhangra, Performing Arts Club, MEDC, Dance Team and UMW Alumni.

Within the clubs there were many dance styles including jazz, contemporary, hip hop, tap and other traditional styles. Small Show is an event that happens every semester.

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“If both candidates are flawed, why vote?”

Clinton: “Seriously?” - Trump: “The election is rigged! Mexico is sending us their rapists! Obama is the founder of ISIS! Global warming is a hoax! Grab’em by the p***y! I never said that! That’s called business!”

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Political division: an attack in North Carolina GARY KNOWLES Contributing Writer

Imagine this for just a moment: We are living in a divided America. Politics start to end friendships, relationships, and begins tearing apart families.

It gets to an extreme point. Now, someone has launched an attack on a party’s headquarters that sets it on fire.

This is exactly what happened on the night of October 15, 2016. A bottle of liquid was used to ignite a fire in the Republican headquarters in Hillsborough, North Carolina. The office is now scattered with ashes, burned furniture, and destroyed posters.

Thankfully there were no reported injuries or casualties.

However, the attackers also left a message for the members of the Republican Party. In spray paint, they wrote this: “Nazi Republicans leave town or else.”

Party members on both sides have viewed this as exactly what it is: an attack on the democratic system. How did we as Americans get to this point?

The current election cycle has led to some rather extreme behavior. It seems the United States is being caught in a political rift. People are beginning to demonize members of opposing political ideology.

Rife with name-calling on both sides this election cycle is almost at its end. Social media has deepened the negative sentiments for members of both the Republican and Democratic parties. People are quick to unfriend someone rather than try to understand where their ideas come from.

Abraham Lincoln said it best in his 1858 speech in Illinois, that “a house divided against itself cannot stand”.

The two major parties have resulted to a term political analysts are now calling tribal politics. This system is what leads people to result to the extreme actions such as the attack in Hillsborough. Perhaps this was an isolated event, but it is hard to see considering recent events.

In the end, it is up to every citizen, including us students at UMW, to bridge the gap. Democracy only exists when we seek to understand each other and compromise. Political parties can certainly be healthy for our government. But, it can’t keep progressing in the divisive atmosphere that we have created in this country.

An open letter to students: bike etiquette SARAH AKERS Contributing Writer As a cyclist it has come to my attention that many students here at the University of Mary Washington are unaware of bike etiquette. In order to protect cyclists and pedestrians alike, here are some signals that cyclists use most frequently. When approaching a pedestrian, cyclists often shout or say “On your left,” or “On your right,” meaning that a cyclist is approaching on the left or right side of the pedestrian. When a pedestrian hears this, they should move quickly to whichever side is best to give the cyclist room to pass safely. As a pedestrian it is far easier to move to one side temporarily as the cyclist passes than it is for the cyclist to weave around the pedestrians. Please pedestrians, stay to one side of the sidewalk or road because walking in the center increases chances of a collision. Give space for cyclists to pass, and above all, stay aware of your surroundings. If a cyclist cannot avoid you in time, you are the one who will suffer the most damage. That said, plenty of cyclists here are failing to practice proper bike etiquette. If you are a cyclist, use the phrases “On your left!” and “On your right!” and/or ring a bike bell if you have one. Warn the pedestrians of your presence instead of being silent, because we all know that silence can be deadly. In conclusion, regardless of your transportation methods, please follow the rules of bike etiquette: it’s better to be safe than sorry.

A pipeline runs through it COURTNEY FANO Contributing Writer Depicted in the 1992 film, “A River Runs Through It,” the great outdoors can provide a sanctuary for people, where they can find peace and recreation within its confines. What the 1920’s Brad Pitt didn’t know was that almost one hundred years later, on land similar to Montana’s, the integrity of the forest would be sacrificed for the sake of the industrial monstrosity, the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

The ACP, set to begin construction in 2017, would carry hydraulically fractured gas 550 miles across three state lines; West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina. Its 42-inch girth would require a football field-sized clear-cut of trees through protected national forest and leave a permanent scar on the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail.

So, how are we to reconcile these two opposing views on the utility of our wilderness? The answer is we can’t. There is no perfect universe where pipelines and unspoiled nature coexist. Maybe this is a daunting choice in light of global climate change and exorbitant fossil fuel consumption, but will it be so in the coming years when it is no longer a voluntary one?

It is our duty to entrust future generations with the necessity of protecting our land and bearing witness to its value. Generations before our own have accepted this onerous burden, which is why we can all empathize with a movie based in 1920’s America. I don’t wish to see the day when that universal understanding of nature is merely confined to a movie screen.

Help stop the Atlantic Coast Pipeline by writing in to our Virginia governor, Terry McAullife, stating your opposition to the destruction of our wilderness.

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How one UMW student adopted an attitude for gratitude this November PAIGE WALTON Staff Writer

November is the month of giving thanks.

However, saying thank you and being thankful are two very different things.

The former may merely be a case of having manners; the latter is a mindset and way of living.

If you counted how many times you said thank you in a day I bet you would be surprised. I did, and by the time I went to sleep that night I had said thank you at least 27 times.

Thank you to the person holding the door, thank you to the classmate who passed me a handout, thank you to a professor for answering a question, thank you to the worker at Cook-Out that told me to have a nice day, the list goes on.

And while being polite is important, I gave away 27 thank you’s without a second thought that day. For many of us it is instinctual to acknowledge someone’s kindness by saying thank you, and that is all well and good but in order to take gratitude to the next level you must truly reflect on what you are thankful for and why you feel that way.

Now it would not be reasonable to do this every time you say thank you to someone, as some scenarios really do call for a quick thank you and smile or nod, but practicing mindfulness in the moments while you walk to class could make all

the difference in your day and someone else’s.

Practicing gratitude is not so much about racking your brain or making a list of things you are thankful for. It’s about feeling grateful and wanting to do something to that feeling flowing.

Most people in society are kind by nature and it can be all too easy to become accustomed to this kindness and take it for granted.

Taking the time to both recognize and appreciate the kind things people do

for and around you every day is part of practicing gratitude. Your friend did not have to bring you a muffin when you met up to study, they did so because they care about you.

Take the time, not just to tell them thank you, but to say how much that muffin means to you and your stomach.

Also tell them how much their time mean to you and most importantly how much they mean to you as a friend.

Not only saying thank you but explaining why you are thankful can make

all the difference in how someone perceives it. Being genuine in your interactions helps you feel better about yourself and makes those around you feel better about you too.

Something that I do to express gratitude is carry around a bag of little origami hearts that I make when I’m stressed.

When someone goes out of their way to do something nice for me or help me understand something in class, I pull out my bag of hearts and give one to them.

It’s a nice token of appreciation in the moment and an added stress reliever being that I make them when I’m feeling anxious.

Making someone else’s day makes mine.

But you don’t have to physically give someone something to show your gratitude, it can be as simple and easy as explaining that you have had a really hard time grasping a concept in class but the way they put things has changed your whole perspective and now you feel more confident.

Again, taking the time to explain why what someone did for you meant something and the impact it had is the difference between saying thank you and being thankful.

This November I challenge you to be cognizant of all the good things in life. Think of five things you are thankful for, go out of your way to thank someone and, most imJen Collins/Flickr portantly, thank yourself.

Netflix BingeList: November is off to a disappointing start JONATHON MYERS Staff Writer

It is already November and jack-o’lanterns are being replaced with turkey décor. Orange and black fashion is forgone in favor of earthy browns and reds and, most importantly, Netflix changes its lineup for the month.

Here are some of the changes coming to everyone’s favorite streaming service.

Quite a few shows are leaving Netflix this month. On Nov. 1, The Addams Family, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Escape to Witch Mountain, Fatal Attraction, Legally Blonde, Powerpuff Girls, Kangaroo Jack and The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie left the Netflix-sphere.

Over the span of November, notable titles we will also be losing include: The Boxtrolls, Ultimate Spider-Man: Web Warriors, The Boondocks: Seasons 1-4, Chowder: Seasons 1-3, Courage the Cowardly Dog: Seasons 1-4, Robin Hood and Stuck In Love.

It’s a shame to see such gems as The Boondocks and The Addams Family go, as well as the global smash hit cinematic masterpiece and pop-culture phenomenon that was Kangaroo Jack.

However, Netflix is also adding new material Nov. 1, which includes: The African Queen, Alfie, Bob the R.I.P. Kangaroo Jack.

Builder: White Christmas, Cujo,

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The Heartbreak Kid, Jetsons: Stephen King's Thinner, Thomas & Friends: A Very Thomas Christmas, Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express, Thomas & Friends: Merry Winter Wish, Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Engines and Thomas & Friends: Ultimate Christmas.

Mainly there’s just a lot of Thomas & Friends.

Periodically throughout the month, even more titles will be rotating in such as: Meet the Blacks, K-POP Extreme Survival: Season 1, The Missing Ingredient: What is the Recipe for Success?, The 100: Season 3, Burn Steve May/Flickr

Dieter Nuhr: Nuhr in Berlin, Lovesick: Season 2, Paranoid: Season 1, Beat Bugs: Season 2, Colin Quinn: The New York Story, Divines, Mercy, 3%, Michael Che Matters and the most anticipated Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.

Aside from Jackass 3.5, Boyhood and the new live-action Jungle Book, it feels like we’re losing more quality than we’re gaining this month. However, Netflix originals do have an amazing track record thus far. Each one will probably be intriguing at the very least.

Netflix’s recent acquisition of exclusive streaming rights to all of Disney’s films does not seem to be being put to good use this month. Also with recent price hikes and some of their favorite shows and movies are gone from streaming, many viewers will find their Novembers to be a bit of a letdown.

After Reading, Jackass 3.5: The Unrated Movie, Paddington, Thunderbolt, Undercover: How to Operate Behind Enemy Lines, Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia, Boyhood and the live action The Jungle Book.

Amongst the new arrivals, the following are Netflix original content: The Crown: Season 1, Dana Carvey: Straight White Male, 60, The Ivory Game, World of Winx: Season 1, Danger Mouse: Season 2, All Hail King Julien: Season 4, Case: Season 1, Estocolmo: Season 1, Roman Empire: Reign of Blood: Season 1, Tales by Light: Season 1, True Memoirs of An Thomas & Friends is the only thing carrying Netflix this month.

International Assassin,

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NEWS

POLICE BEAT IZZY BRIONES News Editor

Assault and Battery On Tuesday, Oct. 25 between 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. assault and battery occurred between the UMW campus and the UTC to Arrington Hall. The case is pending.

Possession On Friday, Oct. 28 around 1 a.m. underage possession of alcohol occurred at the Eagle Landing Parking deck. Two administrative referrals were given.

Debate highlights student concerns about tuition, student debt and climate change

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Kaylee Tye, a sophomore history major, agrees with Skibinski, and said that she is especially interested in the topic of lowering the cost of higher education.

Although Tye attended the debate for extra credit on her political science exam, she takes special interest in the issue of minimum wage. Candidate Matt Rowe believes it is not a living wage, and Tye agrees.

She stated that she disagrees with Representative Wittman when it comes to minimum wage. She does not believe the issue can be solved by simply making it easier to climb the “professional ladder,” as Representative Wittman says. Tye believes that since someone

is always earning minimum wage it should be “indexed to the cost of living,” like Matt Rowe said during the debate.

Tye also mentioned that although the debate was very informative she would have liked to hear the candidates’ more personal opinions rather than what their party believes.

Maddie Reid, a sophomore majoring in environmental science, knew of the debate but decided not to attend because she believes that the candidates are not appealing to millennials with the issues they are promoting.

For instance, Reid takes a personal interest in environmental issues and feels that this is the most important issue facing the nation right now. Although Reid agrees with Parker’s proposal of

achieving 100 percent renewable energy by the year 2020, she questions if this is a truly realistic goal.

In general, Reid wished the candidates would be more vocal of their positions on the issues and appeal to the young voters more by raising concerns that directly apply to them.

Even though most students are tired of the campaigning and incessant advertisements at this point in the election, this event sponsored by Legislative Action Committee of the Student Government Association, as well the University of Mary Washington’s Young Democrats and College Republicans, brought together students on campus in thinking about the issues facing our nation today.

Intoxication On Sunday Oct. 30 around 1:30 a.m. public intoxication occurred at Bushnell Hall.

Two administrative referrals were given.

Harassment On Sunday Oct. 30 around 7 p.m. harassment through a computer occurred on the UMW Campus. The case is pending.

University Relations

Petit Larceny On Sunday Oct. 30 around 7 p.m. petit larceny of signs occurred at Eagle Landing.

The case is pending.

CRIME COVERAGE POLICY The Blue & Gray Press will publish the names of students who are formally charged by the University of Mary Washington Campus Police or the Fredericksburg Police Department to have committed acts of extreme violence against members of the UMW community or pose a large threat to that community, when names are released to the public. The Blue & Gray Press will publish names and write articles about criminal acts on a case-by-case basis according to the aforementioned parameters.

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

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UMW Historic Preservation Club

Behind the scenes with the Historic Preservation Club The University of Mary Washington’s Historical Preservation Club recently hosted their annual ghost tour on Oct. 21 and 22, a tradition that has taken place for over 30 years. Tour guides take excited guests to haunted areas around the city of Fredericksburg, where student volunteers and members of the club dress like ghosts and put on a show at each location.

The tour is not only fun for students, but also for the locals of Fredericksburg. The walk takes about an hour. One of the haunted sites included the Willis house, a house which stood during one of the worst battles of the Civil War; supposedly haunted by a Union Soldier.

Other haunted sites include the house of Mary Washington and Fredericksburg’s local newspaper building, The FreeLance Star.

Ariadne Randolph, junior International Relations major, has been a tour guide for past two years. “We advertise the walk at the beginning of the year during club carnival,” Randolph said.

This advertising is how the club gets actors to play the different ghost characters at the houses throughout the city.

To visit these sites, however, there is work that first needs to be done. “We have to talk to any residents who live in the sights,” Randolph said, “and the club president has to talk to the police each year due to the screaming and fake blood that goes along with the tour.”

As a tour guide, Randolph talked

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about how much she loves it. “I love bringing people around to potentially haunted places,” she said, “and the kids have a lot of fun with the stories, they are much easier to scare.”

In the 33 years that the tour has run, the script has stayed somewhat the same. All the information about each location is from the book, The Ghosts of Fredericksburg by L.B. Taylor Jr., and can be found in the UMW bookstore.

Junior Historic Preservation major Christine Pace is the costume chair and officer in the club. She oversees how the actors get the period-appropriate costumes they need that have either been donated or made throughout the years. “This year went very smoothly,” Pace said, “At this point we know what to expect.”

“I always invite my family, and it’s a great date activity,” Pace said, “and school groups from the university come out too, this year ICA had a group to themselves.”

The event serves as a fantastic fundraiser because of its popularity and reputation as being a much-loved activity around Halloween. The money that is raised all goes to the Historical Preservation club to help pay for their trip in the spring, where they go to different sites to dig as well as their Victorian Ball, which is also held during the spring semester.

“We don’t get a big budget from the school, so this is a great way to raise money and awareness to the history of Fredericksburg,” Randolph said.

Senior English major, Gracyn Hill went on the tour on Friday night to support the historic preservation club.

“I had such a good time and it’s a really clever fundraising idea; more clubs should take note,” Hill said.

Hill heard about the tour through her freshman year roommate, who is in the Historic Preservation club. During the tour, there were mostly students in her group. “It was my first time so I didn’t know what to expect,” Hill said.

“Although the dramatization was fun, I would have liked to hear more about the history of the houses” Hill confesses, as at each stop there is only a quick blurb about the site before the ghosts do their bit. Because the whole tour is based off one book, the tour revolves around local lure.

“There are a lot of young kids on the tour, so we have to keep it simple,” Pace said. “We can only do tiny stories because tours leave every ten minutes, and the entire walk is about an hour,” Randolph added.

Although the Historic Preservation club does not include as much history of Fredericksburg as some students would prefer, the tour is still a creative way to raise funds while getting locals and students interested in the sites around the city they live in.

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Outdoor Recreation’s Tier 3 trip takes Eagles to new heights LAUREN TAYLOR Staff Writer

Over fall break, Campus Recreation’s new program, Outdoor Recreation, held its first Tier 3 trip in Fayetteville, West Virginia and stayed at the Ace Adventure Resort. The weekend began with Bridge Day, an annual event in West Virginia where B.A.S.E. jumpers take the leap off the New River Gorge Bridge.

Bridge Day is the only day of the year when B.A.S.E. jumping off the New River Gorge Bridge is legal.

The bridge itself is the longest steelspan bridge in the western hemisphere and the third highest in the United States. To visualize this a bit better, Graduate Assistant Danny Turner told the group that the bridge is as tall as the Statue of Liberty plus the Washington Monument with about 20 feet to spare.

On Sunday, the group hit the trails for a hike up to an overlook of the New River Gorge Bridge. The entire hike was about seven miles and opened to an expansive view of not only the bridge, but also the surrounding mountains and the New River.

“My favorite experience was hiking to the top of that cliff that overlooked the bridge because it was just breath-taking,” said sophomore English major Mallori Sorensen.

Monday brought the most adrenaline-pumping event: white-water rafting. The troupe suited up in rafting gear and then loaded up at Ace and headed out to the New River, where they dropped rafts in for a long day full of exhilarating and nerve-wracking adventures.

“The white-water rafting was intense at times, but the instructors always made sure we were safe and knew what to do. My favorite was the rafting; it’s something I never would have done without this trip. I really enjoyed it, and we all became closer because we learned and experienced it together,” said sophomore political science major Natalie LeMay.

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While there were many big adventures, the break was also filled with many bonding moments for the students who attended.

“My favorite experiences are the little things. I really enjoyed our late-night fires, talking and playing Mafia, watching the B.A.S.E. jumpers jump and sitting on a cliff to watch the sunrise,” said freshman Emily Keehan. “Whether collecting leaves and quoting television shows or having talks in the hot tub, this type of trip gave so many opportunities to bond and make friends.”

According to the students who attended, the Fall Break Adventure Trip was extremely successful in both providing a fun alternative to going home or staying on campus for break and it cultivated more interest in the Campus Recreation department at UMW. “After the fall break trip, I’d definitely love to participate in any other upcoming events that they have,” Sorensen said.

LeMay agreed, saying, “Campus Rec has a lot of opportunities I think a lot of people pass over or hear about and forget, but they are really worth it.

I saw this trip and signed up on a whim, but I’m so happy I followed through and came out of my comfort zone. I’ll definitely pay more attention to future events and attend more.”

Tier 3 trips are described as the “biggest trips” and an “all-out outdoor adventure” on the OREC website. Students filled out an interest survey prior to registering, which gave ample time to prepare, research and get excited for the trip.

Since these trips are overnight and include so many different opportunities for the students who decide to attend, the space is limited and there is a larger fee than Tier 1 and Tier 2 trips carry. However, OREC promises, and the people who attended will contend, that the price is worth it for the amazing experiences. For OREC’s first Tier 3 trip, six students and three leaders attended and all returned with smiles on their faces.

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Friday 9 a.m. to 5p.m.

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SPORTS Fall sports begin CAC tournament title runs CHRIS MARKHAM & MIKEY BARNES Editor-in-Chief & Sports Editor

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Editor: Mikey Barnes | blueandgray.sports@gmail.com Tied at 1-1, the University of Mary Washington men’s soccer team headed into overtime in the Capital Athletic Conference semifinal game against York College. Just 2:12 in to the overtime period, the University of Mary Washington was sent to the championship game.

UMW earned a corner kick off a ball out of bounds by the opponent, which they capitalized on. The corner kick came from junior Mitchell Williams and it snuck just off the fingertips of the opposing goalie, into sophomore Jack Saslowsky, in which he knocked it in for the game-winning goal. Sophomore Ryan Van Maanen scored the fist goal for the Eagles 12:34 into the game off an assist from senior Riley Fisher, to give the Eagles the lead.

York tied it up two minutes later. The game went scoreless for the next 77 minutes, before Saslowsky’s game winner.

The Eagles will travel to Christopher Newport University on Saturday for the championship game. If the Eagles are to win the championship game against Christopher Newport, it will be a CAC record, ninth conference championship for men’s soccer. The Eagles lost 2-1 in overtime in their first matchup against CNU on the year and are looking for a different outcome this time around.

Women’s soccer also came into their CAC semifinal matchup with high aspirations. With a record of 11-5-2 going into their game against Christopher Newport, the Eagles looked to avenge their loss in the CAC Championship game from last year when they lost to York in overtime.

The Eagles got that revenge in their first round game against the Spartans on Saturday, Oct. 29, but UMW was booted from the tournament on Wednesday,

Nov. 2 in their semifinal game against the Captains, likely ending the Eagles’ season.

UMW beat the Spartans 2-0 in their first round home game, with goals from Lizzie Brooks and Katie Rauch, but were blanked on Wednesday against CNU, losing by a score of 2-0.

UMW volleyball clinched the CAC regular season title on Saturday, Oct. 29 with a win against Saint Mary’s College of Maryland, but the No. 15 ranked Eagles have their eyes set on a tournament title.

The Eagles have the top seed in the tournament and host Marymount University of Thursday, No. 3 in the Ron Rosner Arena.

Marymount handed the Eagles their lone CAC loss of the season on Wednesday, Oct. 26 in a four-set loss. If the Eagles win, UMW will host the winner CNU vs. Salisbury on Saturday at 2 p.m., also in the Ron Rosner Arena. On Monday, the Eagles will learn if they host the first rounds of the NCAA tournament during the airing of the NCAA DII Volleyball Selection Show.

UMW’s field hockey team overcame the CNU Captains on Wednesday, Nov. 2 with a 3-2 overtime victory in the semifinal round of the CAC tournament. Junior Morgan LaRowe opened the scoring with the lone first half goal of the game.

Fellow junior Erin Kaila joined her on the scoreboard with an early second half goal, putting the Eagles up 2-0. CNU scored two late goals to send the game into overtime, where LaRowe scored the game-winner with less than five minutes left in extra time. The Eagles now have a record of 12-5 and will face Salisbury on the road on Saturday, Nov. 5 in the CAC title game.

Cross Country teams place 4th at CAC Championships

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MIKEY BARNES Sports Editor

It was Halloween weekend and while most people were out in their costumes, or setting up their yards for the holiday, the University of Mary Washington men and women cross country teams along with the remaining Capital Athletic Conference teams met in Hershey, Pennsylvania for the 2016 Capital Athletic Conference Championships.

The men and women teams have built up to the conference championship with a number of top three performances in various meets prior, coming into the conference meet ready to prove themselves.

On the women’s side of the meet, York finished in first place with a total of 31 team points. Christopher Newport University got second place, with just two more points for a total of 33 and was followed

by Salisbury with 67 total points. Mary Washington found themselves in fourth place at the end of the day, with a team

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score of 130. Marymount, Wesley, St. Mary’s and Frostburg St. rounded out the top eight for the women.

UMW was led on the women side by sophomore Jillian Weisbeck, who finished in 18th place at a time of 25:14, she was followed by freshman Rosie Kostka who finished in 24nd, just 13 seconds behind Weisbeck with a team of 25:27. Junior Marin Bader finished in 31st with a time of 25:45, sophomore Emily Knerr and senior Molly Garthwaite rounded out the top five for Mary Washington with respectable finishes of 39th and 49th.

On the men’s side of the championship meet, CNU took first place with a near-perfect score of 16 points, followed

by York with 53, Salisbury 86 and UMW with a total of 102 points and the fourth place finish. Frostburg, Southern Virginia, St. Mary’s and Wesley helped round out the top eight teams.

The Eagles were led sophomore Kyle Pfohl, who finished in 15th place with a time of 27:05. Sophomore J.P. Burklow

was behind Pfohl with a 27:09 and a 17th place finish. Senior Kevin McCarty had the third finish for Mary Washington and finished with a time of 27:50 and a 31st overall finish. Sophomore Calhoun Stirling and senior Chris Markham rounded out the top five for the Eagles with times of 28:23 and 28:30 respectively.

When asked about the performance of the team, senior Chris Sandoval said, “We all had talked about what we wanted to accomplish individually and as a team. We definitely came out and worked amazingly well together and even though we got fourth, we raced really well for such a hilly and punishing course and I couldn’t be more proud of us, especially the freshmen.”

On Nov. 12, the men’s team, along with Weisbeck and Kostka, will travel to Berry College in Georgia to compete in the Regional Championship in what will be the runners’ last race of the year, baring a berth to the national meet.

Q & A with swimmer Madison Noga Sadie Roberts Staff Writer

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Madison Noga, a 19-year-old, psychology major and transfer sophomore from West Virginia University, has been swimming practically since birth. While growing up, she tried her hand at many different sports, ice-skating, soccer but in the words of Madison herself, “I’m honestly a dead fish out of water when it comes to land sports.” Though, coming from a DI swim team at WVU, it is easy to assume she excels in water.

Q: How was your experience on the WVU Swim Team?

A: My experience was pretty horrible.

There was a lot of drama, apparently they had this problem going on for a couple years. The head coach Vic Riggs is the worst coach I have ever encountered. It was the worst swimming year I have ever had because I had no support of teammates and coaches.

Q: How would you compare your experience at WVU to UMW? A: You cannot really compare WVU and UMW because they are totally different schools. I loved WVU so much, the campus and people are just amazing. I originally quit swimming and was going to stay [at WVU] but swimming is a big part of my life and I could not give it up.

UMW swimming is extraordinary of a DIII school, head coach Abby Brethauer has done great things with this program and is an amazing coach. This team is so strong and motivated to be great unlike WVU’s swim team.

Q: Do you think being on the swim team has made it easier for UMW to feel like home?

A: Being on any team allows someone to gain a group of friends easier definitely being a freshman, but being a transfer has been kind of hard because people have their groups and best friends already. I’m literally starting over but without the dorm of scared freshman that make friends with anyone, so it has been hard.

It is easy to see that Noga had her downs at WVU, but UMW is working its magic and opening its arms to the young swimmer. Currently, Madison is battling a few injuries but is looking forward to being back in the water at full health. Both the UMW men and women swim teams are off to hot starts, as they are currently 2-0 thus far into the season, defeating both Frostburg State and Randolph-Macon by very large margins.

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